School Bus Aide

Chicago Public Schools

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 45,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan Options

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pension Plans

403(b) and 457(b)

Paid Leave

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a School Bus Aide to assist students on and off the bus, ensuring safety and orderly conduct during transportation. The role requires close supervision and attention to safety protocols throughout the school commute.

Responsibilities include securing passengers, reporting incidents, and completing routing documentation. A high school diploma or GED is required, with strong communication and problem-solving skills essential to interact with students, parents, and

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to work autonomously and exercise good judgment.
Ability to operate safety equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Fasten and secure belts, harnesses, and safety equipment on the bus.
Maintain order to minimize driver distraction and ensure student safety.
Report incidents or misbehavior to appropriate personnel.
Complete routing lists and related transportation forms for bus stop communication.

Skills

Autonomy

Safety equipment

Patience & empathy

Verbal & written communication

Disabilities awareness

Child communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Transportation Program strives to improve student achievement by providing safe, timely, and cost-effective transportation for all eligible students in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as City ordinances and the City of Chicago’s Board of Education’s policies and procedures.

CLASS TITLE: School Bus Aide

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under immediate supervision, assists students riding on the school bus to and from school and performs related duties as required.

Examples Of Duties

Citywide School Bus Aide will perform the following: Fastens and secure seatbelts, harnesses/ and other safety equipment, maintain order on the school bus to minimize driver distraction and create a safe environment, report any event, injury and/or misbehavior that may jeopardize the safe transport of a student to and from school to appropriate personnel, completes routing lists and related transportation forms for the purpose of the communicating sequence of bus stops.

Desirable Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Knowledge, Abilities And Skill

Ability to work autonomously while exercising good judgment and problem-solving skills
Ability to operate safety equipment
Demonstrate patience and empathy in order to successfully interact with various student populations, parent/ guardians, and school administration.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written.

Revised 7/11/18

Physical Requirements

Frequent walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling, Exerts twenty (20) to fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally. Works outside and inside with moderate exposure to extreme temperatures. May work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts.

Preferred Skills

General knowledge of disabilities listed within the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Skilled in communicating with school aged children

Benefits

Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice

CPS Is Committed To Providing Comprehensive Health Coverage To Our Employees And Their Eligible Dependents. You'll Have Access To a Variety Of Choices To Best Fit Your Needs