Bus Aide

Republic R-III School District

Aide - Bus

The bus aide will assist the educational process by assisting the transportation of students in a safe, orderly, and timely manner.

Qualifications Bus aides should have a sincere desire to enhance the educational experience of children. They must have the ability to work with students, faculty, and the general public in a diplomatic and friendly manner. The following qualifications for bus aides and substitute aides have been established by the Republic R-III School District Board of Education:

• A bus aide shall be at least 21 years of age at the time he/she applies for this position.
• A bus aide shall have a diploma of graduation from an accredited high school or must possess a GED equivalent.
• A bus aide shall obtain and maintain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification.
• A bus aide shall be in good physical and mental health, free from communicable disease, and have normal use of both hands, legs, and feet. Vision shall be at least 20/40 in each eye, with correction if necessary. Hearing shall be adequate to hear ordinary conversation.

Position Classification Support Staff

Fair Labor Standards Act Non-Exempt

Aide will report directly to the Director of Transportation.

Duties The duties of the bus aide will include, but not limited to the following:

• Assists students to seats and appropriately secures students in child restraint systems and wheelchair restraint systems if necessary.
• Assists driver with maintaining discipline on the bus.
• Provide Non-Violent Crisis Intervention as necessary.
• Assists driver with emergency bus evacuation if necessary.
• Provides information on the bus route to substitute drivers on an as needed basis.
• Understands and abides by confidentiality mandates.
• Assists special needs children as needed.
• Address students by name when they are boarding and exiting the bus.
• Understands and is able to use the wheelchair lift on the bus.
• Maintains data on students as required.
• Fosters effective communication with students, parents, and other staff members.
• Appropriately supervise students before, during, and after the school day as needed.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervising staff.

Revised: July 25, 2019