Bus Aide

Cabot Public Schools, Inc.; Cabot (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabot Public Schools, Inc. is seeking a Bus Aide to support students on the bus and assist the driver on its assigned route. You will help with loading/unloading, behavior management, and safety procedures while maintaining a clean, orderly bus.

The role requires punctuality, the ability to follow district policies, and willingness to participate in department training. Experience with wheelchair lifts is a plus, with a focus on positive interactions with students and families.

Qualifications

• Must have background checks cleared.
• Ability to assist with student safety and behavior on bus.
• Knowledge of wheelchair lift and restraints is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at transportation center at least 10 minutes before route departure time.
• Assist the driver, as directed, in safely operating the bus on its assigned route.
• Provide student behavioral support as needed.
• Physically assist students on and off the bus as needed.
• Assist in evacuation drills.
• Monitor and manage student behavior.
• Follow the discipline policies and procedures established by the transportation department.
• Accurately check the roster on their route each day.
• Monitor the safe loading/unloading and seating of students.
• Treat passengers in a positive and courteous manner.
• Follow policy of not discussing any children or bus situations.
• Assist in maintaining a clean bus.
• Properly operate wheelchair lift/tie downs.
• Participate in training provided by the Transportation Department as needed.
• Assist any student on their route with special needs.
• Perform daily walk-through of checking for sleeping students, lost items, litter, vandalism, or problems.
• Work any route or activity trip assigned by the Director of Transportation.
• Complete and keep the Route Survey and Seating Chart current.
• Adhere to all district policies.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Transportation and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Skills

Safety procedures

Student behavior support

operate bus equipment

Independent work

Confidentiality

Education

Background checks clearance

Job description

Position Summary

To assist the Bus Driver with students on the bus.

Essential Tasks And Responsibilities

• Arrive at the transportation center at least 10 minutes before route departure time
• Assist the driver, as directed, in safely operating the bus on its assigned route
• Provide student behavioral support if needed
• Physically assist students on and off the bus as needed
• Assist with evacuation drills
• Monitor and manage student behavior
• Follow the discipline policies and procedures established by the transportation department
• Accurately check the roster on their route each day
• Monitor the safe loading\/unloading and seating of their students
• Treat passengers in a positive and courteous manner
• Follow the policy of not discussing any children or bus situation that involves the children
• Assist in maintaining a clean bus
• Properly operate wheelchair lift\/tie downs
• Participate in training provided by the Transportation Department as needed
• Assist any student on their route with special needs
• Perform daily the required walk-through of checking for sleeping students, lost items, litter, vandalism, or other unforeseen problems
• Work any route or activity trip assigned by the Director of Transportation
• Complete and keep the Route Survey and Seating Chart current
• Adhere to all district policies
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Transportation and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to appropriately use school bus lifts, seat belts, and doors
• Ability to learn and upgrade job skills to meet changing demands of the position
• Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to use independent judgment and demonstrate initiative
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students and others

Qualifications

• Successful completion of all background checks

Contract Days: 180

Salary: Bus Aide Salary Schedule