Bus Aide

Position Type:
Support Staff/Paraprofessional

Date Posted:
3/20/2025

Location:
Cascade Public Schools REPORTS TO: Transportation Director
FLSA Designation: Exempt


UNIVERSAL OBLIGATIONS/EXPECTATIONS OF EACH STAFF MEMBER
It is the expectation of the District that each staff member will: (1) put the safety, health and well-being of students
at the forefront of all actions, job responsibilities and decisions, and (2) undertake all duties in alignment with the
District's Strategic Plan.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for maintaining and supervising student conduct on school buses.
Responsible for assisting the bus driver in the equipment for special needs students, including but not limited to lifts
for wheelchairs.
Responsible for assisting the bus driver in loading and unloading students.
Assisting the bus driver as requested.
Reporting disciplinary problems to the bus driver and/or transportation supervisor.
Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
? Work history demonstrating dependability and reliability; good driving record; high school diploma or
equivalent; or any combination of training and experience likely to provide the desired knowledge and
abilities.
? Ability to follow both oral and written directions and instructions of the assigned bus driver and/or the
transportation supervisor.
? Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and staff.
? Ability to handle stressful situations.
? Ability to maintain confidentiality of student matters.
? Ability to manage students with disciplinary problems.
? Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board policies.
EQUIPMENT USED:
Wheelchair lifts and other special needs equipment, two-way radio, telephone/voice mail.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works outside. The employee is directly responsible
for the safety and well-being of students. The employee will occasionally walk on slippery surfaces.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.