Teachers Aide - Transportation (Bus Aide)

Teachers Aide - Transportation (Bus Aide)
 continuous openings

Position Purpose 
The person who accepts the position as a school bus aide will perform a variety of tasks to help support the driver in providing safe and proper transportation of all students to and from school. 

Duties may include: 

• Know the proper use of securing devices for safety restraints, wheelchairs and seat belts
• Assist the driver in the proper loading and unloading of passengers 
• Maintain student discipline 
• Supervise and assist students in transit
• Report any concerns regarding students to the driver and to the appropriate building staff
• Know the school bus evacuation procedures and be physically capable to evacuate students in an emergency 
• Learn the bus route and provide route information that includes driver directions for teh best way to reach a location, for a substitute or newly assigned bus driver
• Occupy a seat that provides the best opportunity for student supervision while the bus is in motion 

* This description does not fully encompass all duties that may be assigned by the direct supervisor of this position. 

Qualifications Profile 

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: 
• High School diploma or equivalent 
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by Every Student Succeeds Act 
• Prior experience working with special needs children is desirable 

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt