Bus Aides - Transportation

Marysville Schools; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A public school district in the United States is seeking an individual to ensure the safety and well-being of children during transportation. Responsibilities include assisting with moving students, addressing their needs, and reporting incidents. Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED, CPR certification, and First Aid training. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively in challenging situations. Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest and resume online.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• CPR certification.
• First Aid training.
• Documentation of passing the Bus Aide physical examination and Pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Protect children's safety while being transported.
• Assist with moving children in and out of the vehicle.
• Attend to the needs of the assigned child or children while riding.
• Report unusual incidents to authorities.
• Document activities on approved forms.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information that is not public domain.

Skills

Crisis response

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Patience

CPR certification

First Aid training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Protect the safety and well-being of a child or children while being transported, as specified on an IEP.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with moving children in and out of the vehicle and into the school.
• Attend to the needs of the assigned child or children while riding.
• Report unusual incidents to the proper authorities.
• Communicate with the driver, the parents and school personnel as directed.
• Document activities on the approved forms.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information that is not public domain.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Observe all safety and health regulations of the school district.
• Maintain an appropriate personal appearance.
• Serve as a role model for students in the practice of ethical principles, responsible behavior and democratic values.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director or Special Education Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• CPR certification.
• First Aid training.
• Documentation of passing the Bus Aide physical examination and Pre‑employment drug test.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Familiarity with the needs of the children on the bus, and willingness to address those needs as instructed, including participating in training sessions if needed.
• Ability to respond calmly and appropriately in a crisis.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other adults.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

• Wheelchairs.
• Medical equipment, such as ventilators and feeding tubes.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to blood or other bodily fluids and tissue.
• Interaction with distraught or unruly children.
• Exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather; that is, being prepared to come to work on all scheduled days, except calamity days.
• Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, reach with hands and arms, stoop, crouch, and kneel.
• Regular requirement to lift and move children and medical equipment, and push wheelchairs.

NOTE: The above lists may not be ranked in order of importance.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Salary: Based on current hourly salary schedule

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Please submit a letter of interest and resume to the online application. Please do not send materials through U.S. mail or by e-mail, all documents should be uploaded to your application.

If your qualifications meet our needs we will contact you for further information and a possible interview.

The Marysville Exempted Village School District is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and is in compliance with SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973.