QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Must be able to communicate with children.
3. CPR training preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge and understanding of children especially exceptional education students. Knowledge of and ability to use crisis intervention techniques. Ability to follow directions and work as a team. Knowledge of CPR and basic First Aid.

REPORTS TO: Coordinator of General Services

JOB GOAL

To assist the bus driver in providing for the care and safety of students while being transported to and from school.

SUPERVISES: N/A

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Service Delivery * (1) Assist with safe loading and unloading of students. * (2) Enforce safety rules for students. * (3) Monitor student behavior. * (4) Administer to the individual needs of the students as required. * (5) Escort students to class or office if needed. * (6) Assist driver with keeping bus clean and with keeping needed supplies on the bus. * (7) Be familiar, if assigned to exceptional education students, with each students exceptionality. * (8) Be aware, if assigned to exceptional education students, of each students physical needs. * (9) Assist, if assigned to exceptional education students, with door-to-door loading and unloading, if needed. *(10) Ensure that students are secured (seatbelts, special seats, wheelchairs, and others), and monitor structures and/or equipment to assure safety. *(11) Learn evacuation procedures and assist students and driver as necessary. Inter / Intra-agency Communication and Delivery *(12) Interact appropriately with students. *(13) Communicate well with bus drivers and supervisor.

*(14) Keep supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events. Employee Qualities / Responsibilities *(15) Follow all policies and laws governing transportation. *(16) Attend assigned in service meetings. *(17) Become familiar with location and operation of emergency equipment. *(18) Follow all transportation policies and procedures. *(19) Maintain familiarity with bus route to which assigned. *(20) Work independently or as a team member. *(21) Maintain a good relationship with bus driver, students, parents and school personnel. *(22) Report to work punctually and regularly. *(23) Display an appropriate work ethic. System Support *(24) Represent the School Board in a positive manner. (25) Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects.

For Bus Aides assigned to students with physical impairments. Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: