Bus Driver Aide

ReNEW Schools; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools in Merrillville, IN seeks a School Bus Aide to assist the bus driver in supervising students during transportation and to support safe, orderly movement of riders, including those with special needs.

The ideal candidate will be fluent in English, physically able to lift 50 lbs, pass required examinations and background checks, and bring a positive, cooperative attitude toward students, families and school staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fluent command of English required.
• Experience with school-age and/or special needs children preferred.
• Proven ability to work with special needs students, staff and the public.
• Positive outlook and disposition toward the school corporation, the school and co-workers.
• Must pass physical examination and background checks including drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist the school bus driver in the supervision of students while being transported.
• Maintain student discipline on the school bus while moving and stopped.
• Operate the school bus mechanical equipment to load and remove special needs students from the bus.
• In case of an emergency implement the Corporation's evacuation procedure for removing students from the school bus.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation.

Skills

English fluency

Experience with school-age children

Special needs support

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Physical capability (lift 50 lbs)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Physically able to lift 50 lbs.


2. Must pass physical examination under requirements of IC 20-9-1, and to include passing drug screening and extensive criminal background check.


3. High School Diploma or equivalent,


4. Fluent command of the English language,


5. Previous experience in dealing with school age and/or special needs children,


6. Positive outlook and disposition toward the school corporation, the school and co-workers,


7. Proven ability to work with special needs students, staff and public,


8. Successful interview with Director of Transportation,

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist the school bus driver in the supervision of students while being transported,


2. Maintain student discipline on the school bus while moving and stopped,


3. Operate the school bus mechanical equipment to load and remove special needs students from the bus,


4. In case of an emergency implement the Corporations evacuation procedure for removing students from the school bus.


5. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation.