Part-Time School Bus Aide — Student Safety

Joplin R 8 School District; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Joplin R 8 School District in Joplin, Missouri, is seeking a part-time Bus Aide for the Transportation department. The role supports students boarding, riding, and de-boarding buses and assists the driver with daily care and welfare tasks.

Starting date is immediate; term is 9 months. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Regular attendance, safety awareness, and ability to follow district policies are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Teach, monitor, and supervise safe bus practices to ensure student safety
• Know, understand, and implement safety accommodations for students with disabilities, such as those documented in an IEP, Section 504 plan, etc.
• Assist the bus driver with day-to-day responsibilities of care and welfare of the bus
• Assist with student-related documentation
• Effectively communicate with school personnel regarding any student-related issues
• Attend required meetings pertinent to the position
• Achieve and maintain prescribed certifications per job requirements through training as provided by the District
• Exhibit through performance, an understanding of effective behavior management
• Maintains records and submits reports in a timely fashion
• Able to follow prescribed procedures for body fluid and waste clean-up as needed
• Assist the Driver with maintaining a clean and healthy environment on the bus
• Effectively act as a liaison between the family of the student and the District
• Exhibits cooperative and courteous behavior when interacting with parents, other District employees, and community members
• Carry out all other duties as assigned

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Joplin R 8 School District in Joplin, Missouri, is seeking a part-time Bus Aide for the Transportation department. The role supports students boarding, riding, and de-boarding buses and assists the driver with daily care and welfare tasks.

Starting date is immediate; term is 9 months. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Regular attendance, safety awareness, and ability to follow district policies are essential.