Bus Aide

Napavine-School-District; Napavine (WA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Napavine School District is hiring a Bus Aide for 3.5 hours daily (6:45 am–8:30 am and 2:45 pm–4:30 pm). The role involves monitoring student behavior on the bus, assisting the driver with loading and unloading handicapped students, and transporting students when needed.

Reports to the Transportation Supervisor and requires applicable certifications. Applicants must meet minimum requirements including a high school diploma or GED, a Washington background check, fingerprint check, valid WA

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must have Washington background and fingerprint checks.
• Valid Washington Driver’s License and First Aid/ CPR certifications are required.
• Compliance with all district rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor student behavior on the school bus and prepare behavior incident reports.
• Assist the driver with loading and unloading handicapped students.
• Transport students by district-owned vehicle when deemed necessary by the district.
• Report to Transportation Supervisor.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

NAPAVINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 14

PO BOX 840

NAPAVINE, WA 98565

[phone]

JOB DESCRIPTION

BUS AIDE

(3.5 hrs a day- 6:45 am - 8:30 am/ 2:45 pm- 4:30 pm)

TITLE: Bus Aide

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Washington State Background Check
• Fingerprint Check
• Valid Washington Driver’s License
• First Aid Certificate and CPR Card
• Abstract from Department of Licensing
• Must comply with all District rules and regulations

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

• To monitor student behavior on the school bus; maintain order and prepare behavior incident reports; assist the driver with loading and unloading handicapped students. Transport students by district-owned vehicle when deemed by the district expedient and necessary.
• Reports to: Transportation Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with students with physical and mental handicaps is preferred.
• Skills to operate district-owned vans and cars.
• Possess, or be eligible for, a Red Cross or comparable first aid certificate.
• Ability to:
• Sit for prolonged periods of time
• Lift and carry handicapped students
• Read, write, speak, and communicate effectively
• Deal with students in a warm, confident manner
• Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
• Be fair and consistent when working with students
• Make common sense decisions in potentially critical situations
• Listen and communicate about student confidences
• Understand and communicate student bus safety rules and procedures
• Work collaboratively and coordinate with school district administrative personnel
• Use safe lifting procedures
• Monitor and correct student behavior
• Apply effective discipline methods
• Maintain confidentiality
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and students
• Significant physical abilities include: lifting/carrying, climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching/handling, pushing/pulling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/ depth perception/visual accommodation

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assesses potential emergency situations for the purpose of taking appropriate action to protect the well-being of students.
• Assists students during transit to and from school and assists the bus driver in maintaining order; minimizes disruptive activity on the school bus for the purpose of ensuring student safety.
• Assists with loading and unloading of ambulatory and non-ambulatory handicapped students; ensures student safety while crossing the street to and from the bus.
• Attends to student needs en route.
• Ensures that students observe safety practices and regulations.
• Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (i.e., discipline, accidents, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to teachers and administration.
• Administers first aid for the purpose of providing emergency care of students.
• Assists other personnel as may be required in the completion of their work.
• Attends meetings as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Operates district-owned vans or cars in a safe manner in a variety of road, traffic, and weather conditions.
• Transport students to and from appointments and special education programs as determined necessary by the Transportation Supervisor.
• Performs other such tasks as assigned for the purpose of maintaining program consistency and efficiency.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with

• provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Services

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Napavine School District may not discriminate in any programs or activities based on sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and any other youth group listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. Josh Fay (Title IX Officer, [e-mail]), Conner Hogue (Elementary Section 504/ADA Coordinator, [e-mail]), Tara Deebach (Middle/High School Section 504/AD Coordinator, [e-mail]), and Shane Schutz (Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, [e-mail]) can be contacted at PO Box 840, Napavine, WA 98565, 360-262-3303. You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the District’s Civil Rights Coordinator, Shane Schutz. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below). For a copy of Napavine’s nondiscrimination policy and procedure, contact your School or District office or view it online here: www.napavineschools.org