Bus Aide (Part-Time)

Southeast Delco School District; Folcroft (Delaware County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Southeast Delco School District is seeking a Bus Aide for a part-time role based at the Bus Depot in Folcroft, PA. The position supports the Transportation Director and a 10-month calendar, starting immediately.

The ideal candidate will assist a driver with loading/unloading, secure wheelchairs, and monitor student safety during transport. High school diploma and willingness to work outdoors in varied weather are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with school-aged children desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist driver in loading/unloading disabled students and use lift as needed.
• Secure wheelchairs and check adjustments during trip.
• Secure ambulatory students in seats and monitor safety.
• Follow procedures for medical emergencies and student safety.
• Ensure student restraint devices are properly used while bus is in motion.
• Attend in-service workshops and department meetings as scheduled.

Skills

External environment tolerance

Cooperative

Effective communication

Task organization

Good judgment

Student interaction

Education

High school diploma

Experience with school-aged children (desired)

Job description

Bus Aide (Part-Time)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5919212

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Southeast Delco School District

Bus Aide

Bus Depot

Part-Time role: 5.5 hours/day, 10 month position

Reports to: Transportation Director

Job Summary:

Bus Aides will assist the School Bus or Van Driver in providing safe transportation of district students to and from school, which includes securing seat belts and wheelchairs as necessary. The Bus Aide will start their day in the morning at the Bus Depot and accompany students to school. The Bus Aide will then return to the Bus Depot. The Bus Aide is expected to return by pick-up time for students to retrieve the students from school. The Bus Aide will end their day at the Bus Depot.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The Southeast Delco School District will adhere to all applicable laws and regulations in assessing an employee's ability to carry out or otherwise meet the job requirements set forth herein in a satisfactory manner.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist driver in loading and unloading disabled students including physically lifting and utilizing lift as necessary.
• Secure wheelchairs with holding apparatus and check during trip for proper adjustments.
• Secure ambulatory students in seats.
• Follow procedures in response to any medical problems
• Monitor students to ensure student-holding apparatus are in place and properly utilized while the bus is in motion.
• Maintain order while the bus is in motion.
• Attend in-service workshops and other department meeting scheduled by the Director of Transportation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work in an external environment subject to temperatures below 32 degrees or above 100 degrees
• May be exposed to atmospheric conditions that include fumes and dust
• Must be cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented
• Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to organize tasks
• Ability to exercise good judgment
• Ability to work well with students

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is necessary
• Experience working with school-aged children desired

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to reach above and below the waist
• Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
• Ability to use both hands for repetitive motion
• Ability to bend, twist, kneel, stoop, climb, and crawl
• Ability to lift/carry weighing 50 lbs. or more

Level of Compensation:

This position's salary is determined by the collective bargainingplan forSupport Staff employees.The starting salary for this position is $18.03/hour. After the completion of the 90-day probationary period, this position is eligible for a raise to bring the salary to $18.55/hour.

Disclaimer:

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the scope of responsibility, and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability, or veteran status.

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.

The Southeast Delco School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Megan Giunta , HR Specialist
• 1560 Delmar Dr.
• Folcroft, Pennsylvania 19032
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]