Bus Aide

Bus AideAssist in providing safe, reliable, and supportive transportation for students. The Bus Aide supports the bus driver and assists students, including students with disabilities or individualized transportation needs, while maintaining a safe, respectful, professional, and welcoming environment.Required Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalentKnowledge of safety rules, regulations and proceduresCurrent First Aid/CPR card, or ability to obtain as required by the DistrictAbility to meet District and state background check requirementsAbility to safely implement approved student safety and emergency procedures, including physical intervention when trained, authorized, and requiredAbility to learn and properly use student transportation safety and emergency equipmentAbility to document events occurring on the busAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships, and deal with students, parents and staff in a warm and confident mannerAbility to manage time effectively and efficientlyAbility to communicate clearly and effectively and to follow verbal and written instructionsAbility to work with students in a patient, fair, consistent, respectful, and professional mannerComplete an Annual Disclosure StatementComplete a Washington State Patrol criminal record checkPerformance Responsibilities:Assist the bus driver in maintaining a safe and orderly environment on and around the school busMonitor student behavior and reinforce applicable bus rules and safety expectationsAssist students in boarding and exiting the bus in a safe and orderly mannerAssist students with disabilities or mobility needs, including students who use wheelchairs or other mobility equipmentProperly use and assist with approved transportation safety equipment, including wheelchair securement systems, seat belts, harnesses, or other equipment as assigned and trainedFollow established procedures and staff directions related to student behavior plans, medical protocols, safety plans, IEP transportation accommodations, and other individualized student needsLoad and unload children, including but not limited to, those in a wheelchair and/or ambulatory studentSecure all students when necessary in restraints, such as, seat belts, wheelchair securement systems, or other approved transportation safety equipmentMaintain active supervision and watchful vigilance of students during transportationAttend to student needs while en route, within the scope of the positionAssist the driver with reasonable requests related to the safe transportation and supervision of studentsKnow the location and proper use of emergency and safety equipment located on the bus (reflectors, first aid kid, fire extinguisher, two-way radio)Report student behavior, safety concerns, incidents, injuries, or other concerns to the bus driver and/or appropriate supervisorRestrain students as needed to ensure that they do not injure themselves or othersEscort students to and from designated locations when requiredMaintain current knowledge of District policies, procedures, and practices applicable to the positionMaintain confidentiality of student, family, employee, and District information in accordance with applicable laws and District policiesMaintain professional and appropriate interactions with students, families, staff, and members of the publicOther duties as assignedTerms of Employment:Hours: 4 hours per dayMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday: 7:30-9:30am, 1:30-3:30pmWednesday: 7:30-9:30am, 12:15-2:15pmBargaining Unit: PSELeave: In accordance with the PSE Collective Bargaining AgreementRetirement: Plan choice available through DRSEvaluation: Annually