Bus Aide (Part-Time)

Bus Aide

Southeast Delco School District

Bus Depot

Part-Time role: 5.5 hours/day, 10 month position

Reports to: Transportation Director

Job Summary:

Bus Aides will assist the School Bus or Van Driver in providing safe transportation of district students to and from school, which includes securing seat belts and wheelchairs as necessary. The Bus Aide will start their day in the morning at the Bus Depot and accompany students to school. The Bus Aide will then return to the Bus Depot. The Bus Aide is expected to return by pick-up time for students to retrieve the students from school. The Bus Aide will end their day at the Bus Depot.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist driver in loading and unloading disabled students including physically lifting and utilizing lift as necessary.
• Secure wheelchairs with holding apparatus and check during trip for proper adjustments.
• Secure ambulatory students in seats.
• Follow procedures in response to any medical problems
• Monitor students to ensure student-holding apparatus are in place and properly utilized while the bus is in motion.
• Maintain order while the bus is in motion.
• Attend in-service workshops and other department meeting scheduled by the Director of Transportation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work in an external environment subject to temperatures below 32 degrees or above 100 degrees
• May be exposed to atmospheric conditions that include fumes and dust
• Must be cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented
• Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to organize tasks
• Ability to exercise good judgment
• Ability to work well with students

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent is necessary
• Experience working with school-aged children desired

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to reach above and below the waist
• Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
• Ability to use both hands for repetitive motion
• Ability to bend, twist, kneel, stoop, climb, and crawl
• Ability to lift/carry weighing 50 lbs. or more

Level of Compensation:

This position's salary is determined by the collective bargaining plan for Support Staff employees. The starting salary for this position is $18.48/hour. After the completion of the 90-day probationary period, this position is eligible for a raise to bring the salary to $19.02/hour.

The Southeast Delco School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.