Compassionate Special-Education Bus Aide

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County School System is seeking an Exceptional Education Bus Aide to assist the bus driver in providing student comfort and safety on transportation routes. The position requires collaboration with teachers, nurses, and administrators to support students with special needs.

The role emphasizes physical ability for transfers, lifting up to 50 pounds, and using technology to manage data and required reports. Availability for flexible hours and punctual attendance is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
• Demonstrated success in relevant work experience.
• Ability and willingness to work in a highly demanding, stressful environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication with students, parents and others.
• Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member.
• Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Physical strength, agility, dexterity, acuity and mobility to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to use technology to communicate, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.
• Ability to follow instructions and accept constructive feedback.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and assist students with specific hygiene needs.
• Ability to transfer students, and provide physical intervention when required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to provide adult assistance on special education buses.
• Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
• Helps students board and exit school buses; assists the bus driver in maintaining order and comfort on school buses.
• Assists bus driver in keeping routine records related to student transportation or behavior as assigned.
• Transfers students on and off buses.
• Assists with movement of students with special needs as required (positioning, lifting, transferring and physical intervention).
• Assists teachers and bus drivers on field trips by helping students with physical needs, maintaining discipline, and reinforcing learning situations.
• Assists bus drivers in maintaining discipline and responding to the physical needs of students.
• Performs basic health, first aid, or basic nursing care for special education students as directed or authorized by a school nurse.
• Attends IEP meetings, if requested.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
• Performs duties in a courteous and professional manner.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
• Works cooperatively and productively with supervisor(s) and other system staff to ensure the system’s vision, goals and strategies are implemented and providing all pertinent data to all appropriate personnel within the designated time frame.
• Engages in professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and effective leadership.
• Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.
• Responds to inquiries, requests, and constructive feedback in a timely and positive manner.
• Uses effective collaboration skills to work as a productive team member.
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
• Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.

Job description

Jefferson County School System is seeking an Exceptional Education Bus Aide to assist the bus driver in providing student comfort and safety on transportation routes. The position requires collaboration with teachers, nurses, and administrators to support students with special needs.

The role emphasizes physical ability for transfers, lifting up to 50 pounds, and using technology to manage data and required reports. Availability for flexible hours and punctual attendance is essential.