Bloom Carroll Local Schools – Transportation Aide (Non-Instructional)

Fairfield County Educational Service Center; Kentucky; On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield County Educational Service Center is seeking an assistant who will support school transportation for students with special transportation needs. The role involves helping pupils board and exit the school bus and ensuring proper seat belts and wheelchair restraints.

The position requires a High School Diploma, patience, and the ability to work with school staff, parents, and students. It is a 5.5 hour-per-day opportunity, Monday through Friday, with responsibilities including safety,

Qualifications

• Assist students on and off buses.
• Secure passengers in seats or wheelchair slots.
• Assist in controlling student behavior.
• Tend to the special needs of each student.
• Learn bus routes, schedules, and pickup points.

Responsibilities

• Assist substitute drivers with directions.
• Assist drivers in conducting bus evacuation drills.
• Assist drivers in maintaining a clean bus interior.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Student transportation

Patience and empathy

Communication with school staff

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

5.5 hour per day, Monday through Friday General Responsibilities Assist with the transportation of pupils with special transportation needs to and from school, providing help to the school bus driver; securing passengers in their seats; assisting students boarding and leaving the school bus. ESSENTIAL TASKS (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Assist students on and off buses.
• Ensure that all student passengers, including those in wheelchairs and braces, are properly secured in their assigned seats or wheelchair slot.
• Assist in controlling student behavior.
• Tend to the special needs and conditions of each student.
• Learn bus routes, schedules, and pickup points.
• Assist substitute drivers with directions.
• Assist drivers in conducting bus evacuation drills.
• Assist drivers in maintaining a clean bus interior.
• Perform related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities General knowledge of the transportation of students; some knowledge of transporting handicapped students; ability to assist students with patience and understanding; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, parents, associates and students. Education And Experience High School Diploma Physical Requirements Some standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Must have the ability to drag 80 lbs. and lift up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. Special Requirements Possession of a valid driver’s license Educational aide permit from the Ohio Department of Education