Bus Aide

Farmington Municipal Schools; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmington Municipal Schools is seeking a Bus Aide to assist special needs students during transport to and from school. You will help with safety checks, loading/unloading, and ensuring belts are fastened, while maintaining calm behavior on routes.

Mandatory First Aid/CPR, background check, and physical exam are required; excellent communication, patience, and flexibility are essential for daily operations and MDT participation.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Pass physical examination by a licensed physician.
• Must pass a substance abuse test as prescribed by policy.
• Must pass a satisfactory criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Inspect interior of bus; seats, seat belts, safety restraints, wheelchair tie-downs and wheelchair lift.
• Assist in transporting challenged children and/or children with behavior problems to and from school, as well as related activities.
• Know and follow district, state, and federal rules, regulations, procedures and law as they relate to the operation of a school bus.
• Exercise student management through correct use of communication.
• Load and unload physically challenged passengers using safe and responsible procedures.
• Be familiar with each child's particular handicap and care.
• Be able to control the students while on the bus to minimize driver distraction.
• Ensure that students requiring seat belts have belts on at all times.
• Be able to control an emergency in a proper manner.
• Assist in completing bus evacuation drills in accordance with local and state standards.
• Maintain all requirements to be a school bus assistant in the State of New Mexico.
• Attend in-service training and comply with contractual obligations.
• Attend MDT meetings as required.
• Know how to operate two-way radio correctly and according to policy.
• Check for students and lost items after each route; keep bus clean and in order.
• Maintain documents on the bus and read/understand route sheets.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Flexibility

Safety awareness

Education

First Aid & CPR Certification

Tools

Two-way radio

Job description

Supervisor: Supervisor &/or Assistant Supervisor, Transportation

• Inspect interior of bus; seats, seat belts, safety restraints, wheelchair tie-downs and wheelchair lift
• Assist in transporting challenged children and/or children with behavior problems to and from school, as well as related activities
• Know and follow the district, state, and federal rules, regulations, procedures and law as they relate to the operation of a school bus
• Exercise student management through correct use of communication
• Load and unload physically challenged passengers using safe and responsible procedures
• Be familiar with each child's particular handicap and care
• Be able to control the students while on the bus to ensure a minimum amount of distraction for the driver.
• Ensure that students requiring seat belts have their belts on at all times while on the bus
• Be able to control an emergency in a proper manner.
• Assist in completing bus evacuation drills in accordance with local and state standards
• Maintain all requirements to be a school bus assistant in the State of New Mexico
• Attend all required in-service training and be able to comply with all contractual obligations
• Attend MDT meetings as required
• Know how to operate two-way radio correctly and according to company policy.
• Check for students and lost items after each route. Assist in keeping the bus clean and in order
• Assist in maintaining, reading and understanding route sheets. Keeping all documents on the bus in order
• Maintain good work habits and keep a presentable appearance which includes proper dress and good hygiene
• Maintain a cooperative attitude and communicate with fellow employees, supervisors, parents, passengers and school personnel.
• Have a positive attitude and communicate with students, parents, teachers, co-workers and supervisors
• Flexibility and patience are required.
• Complete job assignments on time without direct supervision. Duties will require working until all students are home safely or returned to school if no parent/guardian is there to receive them.
• Accept other responsibilities and duties as deemed necessary by supervisor

Position: Bus Aide

Supervisor: Supervisor &/or Assistant Supervisor, Transportation

General Job Description:

Assist special needs children transported to and from school.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Inspect interior of bus; seats, seat belts, safety restraints, wheelchair tie-downs and wheelchair lift
• Assist in transporting challenged children and/or children with behavior problems to and from school, as well as related activities
• Know and follow the district, state, and federal rules, regulations, procedures and law as they relate to the operation of a school bus
• Exercise student management through correct use of communication
• Load and unload physically challenged passengers using safe and responsible procedures
• Be familiar with each child's particular handicap and care
• Be able to control the students while on the bus to ensure a minimum amount of distraction for the driver.
• Ensure that students requiring seat belts have their belts on at all times while on the bus
• Be able to control an emergency in a proper manner.
• Assist in completing bus evacuation drills in accordance with local and state standards
• Maintain all requirements to be a school bus assistant in the State of New Mexico
• Attend all required in-service training and be able to comply with all contractual obligations
• Attend MDT meetings as required
• Know how to operate two-way radio correctly and according to company policy.
• Check for students and lost items after each route. Assist in keeping the bus clean and in order
• Assist in maintaining, reading and understanding route sheets. Keeping all documents on the bus in order
• Maintain good work habits and keep a presentable appearance which includes proper dress and good hygiene
• Maintain a cooperative attitude and communicate with fellow employees, supervisors, parents, passengers and school personnel.
• Maintain a professional demeanor
• Have a positive attitude and communicate with students, parents, teachers, co-workers and supervisors
• Flexibility and patience are required.
• Complete job assignments on time without direct supervision. Duties will require working until all students are home safely or returned to school if no parent/guardian is there to receive them.
• Accept other responsibilities and duties as deemed necessary by supervisor

Qualifications

• Must be18 years of age and older.
• Pass a Physical examination by a licensed physician.
• Must pass a substance abuse test as prescribed by local school board policy.
• Must have a valid First Aid & CPR Certificate.
• Must pass a satisfactory criminal background check.
• Must have physical abilities to meet job requirements.

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform the job and access the environment for which you are hired. The following may be required:

Sitting, standing, lifting, stars, moving about the bus, carrying (up to 60 pounds), reaching, squatting, and kneeling pushing wheelchairs, riding bus for a long period of time and able to hear traffic, emergency vehicles, students and radio.

Equipment/Technology Handled:

Gasoline and Diesel Fuels, Lubricants, Washing Equipment and be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology.

Work Environment:

Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision. After hour work may be required.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work calendar established yearly by the district.