Substitute Transportation Aide

Transportation Aide

$15.65/hour (for the 2025-26 school year)

Purpose Of The Position: The Transportation Aide is to ensure the safety of the passengers health, physical or cognitive well being while being transported.

Reports To: Director Of Transportation

Responsibilities:

• Must ensure order and follow all regulations and rules of conduct when dealing with special needs students.
• Supervises student activity and behavior. Make note of and report on any issue that arise with the student including but not limited to IEP related items and unusual occurrences.
• Interact with parents, school staff and members of the public in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Attends training In-service as directed. May be asked to participate in additional training as needed based upon a student's need.
• Assists students on and off the bus may include securing harness and/or seat belts.
• Perform other related duties as required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

The Aide is required to have Satisfactory criminal background report upon hire High School Diploma or GED Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and assist students on and off the bus as needed and during vehicle evacuations. Knowledge of vehicle safety for handicapped children Knowledge How to interact with children of all varying needs Record keeping system Equipment cleaning standards and procedures Skills Excellent customer service skills Public interaction skills Team building Problem solving skills Decision making skills Effective verbal and listening communications skills Ability to read and write to record and maintain daily records Complete all daily and emergency paperwork in a timely manner Stress management skills Time management skills Personal Attributes Instill in students the PEAK initiatives and character traits Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity Flexible to changes Demonstrate sound work ethics Interact with the public in a positive, courteous and respectful manner providing excellent customers service to riders and all in the community