Bus Aide
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DescriptionJob PurposeThe Bus Aide is responsible for assisting special education students during transport to and from school and/or special activities; ensuring orderly entering and leaving of bus patrons; maintaining seat chart of riders; and ensuring the safety and sanitation of assigned vehicles.Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential FunctionsAssist bus driver for the purpose of handling emergency situations until the driver can take over.Assist special education students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.Monitor students with special needs until released to teacher, instructional assistant, parent, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers.Document activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and/or complying with established guidelines.Report observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for their action.Secure students and/or their equipment (e.g. restraints, checks wheelchair tie downs, seat belts, opens ramp, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well-being of students.Other FunctionsAttend meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the vehicle.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesSpecific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:Strong knowledge of safety practices and procedures.Understand emergency evacuation techniques.Administer basic first aid and/or be CPR certified if required by the district.Knowledge of health standards and hazards.Understand state regulations and laws pertaining to the operation of school buses; and child behavior.Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:Able to adhere to safety practices.Prepare and maintain accurate records.Operate equipment used in the transportation of special needs students.Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:Be attentive to detail.Display tact and courtesy, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.Able to communicate with diverse groups.Able to maintain confidentiality.Able to work as part of a team.Physical RequirementsThe usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:Lift up to 40 lbs. to waist height, reaching up to five feet.Occasional carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.Generally, the job requires 90% sitting, 5% walking, and 5% standing.#J-18808-Ljbffr