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Job Description Title: School Bus Aide Qualifications:Required criminal history background checkParticipate in all annual training as required by the district Reports to: Special Services Director/Transportation Supervisor/Principal Job Goal: The goal of this position is to provide transportation support for the bus driver to assure all passengers a safe ride to and from school. A bus aide provides general supervision to assist in the safe transportation of students including, but not limited to, educationally and/or physically disabled students. The bus aide monitors student behavior and maintains a quiet, orderly atmosphere on the bus while in transit either over scheduled routes and/or from special excursions and assists the bus driver by helping students board and depart the bus safely.

These services may include ambulatory, eating, toileting and administration of medication (if needed). To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Performance Responsibilities - Duties of this position may include, but are not limited to, the following:Assist students with disabilities according to their individualized needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioningAssist students with physical care - administers first aide for minor injuries and other physical care needs as outlined in the IEP for individual studentsAssist in managing the behavior of students - instructs students regarding proper bus behavior and enforces all bus rules and regulations including those pertaining to safetyKeep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual studentsMaintain confidentiality of information about children and their families in accordance with Board policy and lawParticipate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings and special events as requested by administration, especially relating to the transportation of studentsHelp supervise arrival and departure of students to which he or she is assignedParticipates in emergency evacuation drills and instructs passengers regarding safety regulations and other bus rulesFollow instructions from teachers and administratorsPerform other duties as assignedMust be physically able to assist all needs of children, especially special needs and/or assist in the use of wheelchairs, and other equipment for children as requiredDemonstrate a mature, constructive and healthy attitudeAbility to communicate effectively with children, parents, supervisor and/or school personnel The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands:An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:Understand and follow verbal and written instructions Occasionally solve problems involving concrete variables within standardized situationsIs frequently required to stand, stoop, bend and kneelMay have to use therapeutic restraintWill regularly lift studentsMust have both close and distance vision AttendanceConsistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position. The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Conditions and Environment:The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school and/or bus environment that is noisy and active. Occasionally the individual will be required to work outdoors for short periods of time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading students from district transportation. Terms of Employment: 180 day positionSalary determined annually by the Board of Education.

Evaluation:Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education policy on evaluation of support staff. Board approval: May 15, 2014