Title: Substitute Transportation Aide
Qualifications
- Has a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate, or demonstrated progress toward obtaining such
- Has the ability to read and follow written directions
- Must be 18 years of age
- Has valid Certification in first aid training including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Has the ability to lift and assist in the moving of children of various weights numerous times per day
- Has the ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, and staff
- Must be of good moral character
- Must be able to exercise confidentiality in dealing with preschool and special needs children
Reports to
Transportation Coordinator/Director of Transportation
Job goal
To insure the safety of children on the bus and administer to situations as they arise during transportation
Performance responsibilities
- Be familiar with and follow written guidelines, policies, procedures and directions from supervisor as they relate to special needs and preschool children
- Assist in the management of students riding the bus
- Assist in the seating of students riding the bus
- Assist children getting on and off the bus
- Ensure that students are properly picked up and dropped off to parents and teacher assistants
- Be familiar with and follow written guidelines, policies, procedures and directions as they related to special needs and preschool children
- Supervise the use of assistive devices (wheelchairs, braces, etc.)
- Load and unload students including operation of lift system (may require lifting)
- Assist with emergency management of children
- Assist with evacuation procedure of students
- Implement special IEP services for students
- Administer basic first aid, when necessary
- Attend all appropriate training programs given, relating to transportation of special needs and preschool children
- Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the supervisor
Terms of Employment
- LEVEL 1
- As Needed
- Daily assignments are arranged through the secretary, teacher, Aesop, or principal
Board approved 4-8-04, Revised 9-11-08
Postings current as of 2/19/2026 5:58:39 PM CST.