Bus Transportation Aide - Substitute/Limited Term

Poway Unified School District; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Poway Unified School District seeks a dedicated Bus Aide to help provide safe transportation for students with disabilities. You will assist with loading and unloading, monitor student behavior, and support the Bus Driver to ensure student safety.

Requirements include a high school diploma and experience with children with special needs. CPR/First Aid certifications are required within six months, with training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with children with special needs preferred.
• Ability to follow safety practices and written/oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with disabilities and other passengers during loading/unloading on buses.
• Monitor and manage student behavior to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Assist students in wheelchairs and secure seating using appropriate restraints.
• Maintain routine records and incident reports related to student transportation.
• Provide first aid and CPR when needed in emergencies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety practices

Patience and empathy

Record keeping

First aid awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in providing safe transportation for physically and mentally handicapped students; monitor, assist and care for students.

Essential Functions

Job Description / Essential Elements

• Assists students with disabilities and other passengers (e.g. loading and unloading students safely from buses during normal transport and emergency situations; providing behavior support for student bus passengers; cleaning up after students as needed, etc.) for the purpose of providing safe transportation for students.
• Supports proper bus behavior and emergency procedures for the purpose of enforcing rules/regulations and maintaining student safety and wellbeing.
• Assists students in wheelchairs by loading and securing chairs before departure and assists Bus Driver to ensure students are safely fastened into their seats; secures seat belts, harnesses, tie downs and various adaptive and assistive devices; de-escalates aggressive student behavior.
• Maintains routine records and reports related to student behavior and assigned activities (e.g. incident reports, passenger misconduct, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and/or complying with established guidelines.
• Monitors students with disabilities until released to teacher, instructional assistant, parent, etc. (e.g. providing necessary physical assistance, dialogue, reassurance, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all students.
• Determines appropriate action in potential or real medical emergencies according to established guidelines; administers first aid to passengers as needed.
• Facilitates activities on assigned bus (e.g. games, book reading, group conversation, etc.) for the purpose of supporting positive student behavior and learning.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS are required to perform single tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; preparing and maintaining accurate records; operating equipment used in transporting special needs students; and administering first aid when required.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures; age appropriate activities/behaviors; rules/regulations/policies related to student safety; general knowledge of child guidance, motivational principles for students with special education needs; District special education processes; and bus transportation protocols for students.

ABILITY is required to use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: observing health and safety regulations; understanding and relating to students with disabilities; working as part of a team; implementing required intervention processes; assessing issues; and providing solutions.

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from high school and demonstrated experience working with children with special needs.

Licenses And Other Requirements

Valid certifications of First Aid, Adult/Child CPR and AED must be obtained within the first six months of employment or be submitted at the time of application. Only certifications provided by American Heart Association, American Red Cross or District approved provider for First Aid, Adult/Child CPR and AED will be accepted. Online certifications will be accepted from these vendors as long as a hands‑on skills assessment is completed. Recertification to maintain current/valid status is a condition of employment.

Knowledge Of

• Child guidance and motivational principles and practices related to children with special education needs.
• Problems and concerns of students with special needs.
• Methods and techniques for meeting the special needs of students and responding to behavior issues.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Health, safety, and child abuse regulations.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• First aid and CPR procedures.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.

Ability To

• Assist in providing safe transportation for physically and mentally handicapped students.
• Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward special education students.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with adults and children.
• Assist with the loading and unloading of students.
• Monitor, observe and control student behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
• Understand and relate to children with special needs.
• Learn to operate harnesses, tie downs and various adaptive and assistive devices.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Maintain routine records related to work performed.
• Administer first aid and CPR.

Comments And Other Information

*This position is a for a limited term/substitute Bus Aide*

**The eligibility list created from this recruitment will be active for six months.**