Substitute Transportation Assistant [S051]

Substitute On-Call Position

Transportation Assistant SUBSTITUTE

Revised Date: June 2020

Department: Transportation

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Work Year: 10 Months

Salary Schedule: Transportation-194 days

This position is responsible for providing support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for assisting special education students during transport to and from school and/or special activities; and ensuring the safety and sanitation of assigned vehicles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assists special education students and other passengers to provide safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations. Monitors students with special needs until released to teach, instructional assistant, parent, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers. Frequency: D % of Time: 30%
• Assists the substitute driver by knowing the route and procedures to ensure students are transported safely and to the correct destination. Frequency: D % of Time: 5%
• Operates lifts and radio when necessary to ensure students are loaded and unloaded safely and that the bus dispatcher can be contacted when the driver is unable to operate the radio. Frequency: W % of Time: 5%
• Secures students and/or equipment (e.g. safety vest, wheelchair, tie-downs, seat belts, etc.) to ensure safety and well-being of students. Checks equipment to make sure it is safe working condition. Frequency: D % of Time: 10%
• Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating rule/policy violations to supervisors. Frequency: D % of Time: 5%
• Prepares reports (e.g. incident reports, passenger misconducts, etc.) to document activities, provide reference, and convey information to supervisors. Frequency: W % of Time: 5%
• Understands and implements special transportation plans for each special needs student to ensure safety while being transported on district vehicles. Frequency: D % of Time: 20%
• Instructs students for the purpose of enforcing rules/regulations and maintaining student safety and well-being. Frequency: D % of Time: 10%
• Attends meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. to gather information that is required to perform job duties. Frequency: M % of Time: 5%
• Performs other duties as assigned Frequency: Ongoing % of Time: 5%

Education and Related Work Experience

High school diploma or equivalent, required. No experience required.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS: Criminal background check required for hire. Drug and alcohol testing is required throughout employment.

Technical Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

Oral and written communication skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Must maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job

Ability to maintain effective working relationships

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions

Ability to perform basic math including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios

Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance expectations and to follow district procedures for absence reporting

Ability to promote and follow Board of Trustees policies, District policies, and building and department procedures

Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds

Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate/required safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator

Materials and Equipment Operating Knowledge:

Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals; typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, etc.; and office productivity programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail, etc.; preferred at hire; required within 3 months after hire Operational knowledge of school buses and district vehicles required at the conclusion of the district-provided training course

Reporting Relationships & Direction/Guidance:

Reports to: Transportation Supervisor Direct reports: This position has no direct reports. Carries out manager responsibilities in the role of monitoring students in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Budget and/or Resource Responsibility:

Non required.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.