Bus Aide - Transportation (multiple positions)

Scottsdale Unified School District; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottsdale Unified School District is seeking a first-level bus attendant. Incumbents monitor and secure students with special needs during loading/unloading and help maintain order on the bus.

Responsibilities include operating safety restraints and wheelchair lifts, responding to parent inquiries with compassion, and performing routine cleaning and light maintenance while following safety protocols. A high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to obtain First Aid and CPR within 30 days.
• Must obtain DPS FPCC clearance and wheelchair handling training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe loading/unloading of students using specialized equipment.
• Monitor student conduct and enforce safety protocols on the bus.
• Perform routine bus cleanliness and light maintenance tasks.
• Respond to inquiries from parents with compassion and professionalism.
• Other related duties as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Bus safety

Wheelchair lift operation

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

PAY GRADE: C

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE: This is the first level in the series. Incumbents are responsible for monitoring and securing special needs and other students. Monitors bus equipment use and student behavior and safety.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures the safe loading and unloading of students to and from destinations, to include operation of specialized equipment for attending to students with special needs, including car seats, wheelchairs, seat belts, lifts, and/or other applicable equipment.
• Monitors daily school bus activities to ensure proper student conduct at all times, and adherence to appropriate disciplinary controls.
• Performs routine cleaning and bus maintenance activities, to include attending to spills and cleaning of body fluids.
• Responds to and/or resolves inquiries and/or concerns from parents, demonstrating compassion and understanding.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma, or G.E.D.; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR Certifications within 30 days of employment;
• Ability to complete wheelchair and special needs handling training.
• Valid Department of Public Safety (DPS) Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC)

KNOWLEDGE

• Customer service principles;
• First aid practices.

SKILLS

• Providing customer service;
• Maintaining order among students on a bus;
• Operating, maneuvering and/or controlling the actions of safety restraint and wheelchair lift devices
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 125 pounds of force for testing, up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to fumes, odors, and extreme temperatures.

NOTE

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

RETURN TO WORK

Retirees will have an hourly rate approximately 9% lower than listed below without falling below minimum wage.