Bus Aide

Park County District No 6; Cody (WY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Park County School District 6 in Wyoming is seeking a part-time Bus Aide to support students during transit to and from school. The role focuses on safety and welfare of students and requires clear communication with staff.

Typical hours are 2–4 hours per day with a pay range of $19.20 to $31.70 per hour. The position reports to the Director of Transportation and involves working in a school bus environment.

Qualifications

• Adherence to safety practices and administering first aid.
• Knowledge of basic safety practices and procedures; understands traffic laws when applicable.
• Ability to work with diverse individuals and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Communicates safety and security policies and enforcement procedures to students, staff and visitors for understanding and consequences.
• Monitors student behavior entering and exiting the bus area to ensure compliance and a safe learning environment.
• Participates in meetings and trainings to perform job functions effectively.
• Refers incidents to appropriate school personnel for follow-up per guidelines.
• Responds positively to all children to encourage a positive attitude toward education.
• Addresses accidents, injuries, vandalism or suspicious activities to resolve safety concerns.

Skills

Safety practices

First aid

Student supervision

Communication with staff

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bus Aide

Job Summary: Part time positions (2-4 hours per day)

Salary: $19.20-31.70/hour

Purpose Statement

The job of Bus Aid is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibilities for ensuring for the safety and welfare of students in transit to and/or from school and communicating observations and/or incidents that may impact the general well being of students.

Park County School District 6

Bus Aide

Job Summary: Part time positions (2-4 hours per day)

Salary: $19.20-31.70/hour

Purpose Statement

The job of Bus Aid is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibilities for ensuring for the safety and welfare of students in transit to and/or from school and communicating observations and/or incidents that may impact the general well being of students.

This job reports to the Director of Transportation

Essential Functions

• Communicates safety and security policies and enforcement procedures to students, staff and visitors for the purpose of ensuring their understanding of such information and the potential consequences of violation.
• Monitors student behavior entering and exiting the bus area for the purpose of ensuring student compliance with established guidelines and maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Refers incidents including personal injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, rule violations, etc. to appropriate school personnel for the purpose of ensuring follow-up in accordance with administrative, site security and student safety guidelines.
• Responds positively to all children for the purpose of encouraging and supporting a positive attitude toward education.
• Responds to a variety of situations (e.g. accidents, injuries, vandalism, suspicious activities, etc.) for the purpose of taking the appropriate action to resolve immediate safety and/or security concerns.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices and administering first aid; enforcing rules and regulations.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures; traffic laws.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: displaying tact and courtesy; being attentive to detail; possessing sound emotional control; practicing superior human relations skills with people of all ages; and maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization's services. The position requires patience, critical thinking, initiative and the ability to manage a large group of middle school students in a spacious environment.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally the job requires 0% sitting,

70% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience: Education: Equivalency:

Job related experience is desired. High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing

CPR/First Aid Certificate

Continuing Educ. / Training

Blood borne Pathogens Training & Testing

Diabetes Training & Testing

Homeless Training & Testing

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status Salary Grade

Non Exempt $19.20 - $31.70