Bus Aide - Transportation

USD 261 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: BUS AIDE

SUPERVISOR: Director of Transportation

PAYMENT RATE: According to Educational Support Staff Salary Schedule

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Possess interest in working with special education students
• Possess ability to handle discipline problems consistently and fairly.
• Maintain current TB testing as required by Health Department regulations (after employment offer is made).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ride assigned bus in morning and afternoon to assist the bus driver.
• Attend all inservice meetings as required for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Maintain order and discipline on the bus to maintain a safe and positive environment. 4. Assist students on and off the bus when necessary to provide for the safety of all students.
• Provide emergency health care when called upon by the driver to ensure the safety of all students.
• Observe and follow all school district policies at all times for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing the district’s regulations.
• Respond to information requests in a cooperative, courteous and timely manner to ensure the efficient running of the transportation department.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Requires stooping, kneeling, bending, turning, reaching, climbing and balancing. 4. Extensive travel required.
• Must work indoors and outdoors year round.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions. 7. Must work in and around dust, fumes and odors.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

At will

PERFORMANCE REVIEW:

Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.

APPROVED: 07/21/2008