School Bus Aide

Transportation; Glassboro (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Glassboro Public Schools is seeking a part-time School Bus Aide to assist in transporting physically and mentally handicapped students, ensuring safety, and supporting behavior management. The role requires high school diploma, special needs training per NJDOE, and ability to operate safety devices and assist students with mobility.

Responsibilities include helping with loading/unloading, securing seats and belts, monitoring student conduct, and communicating with teachers and parents.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required and experience with children with special needs.
• Training for interacting with children with special needs per NJDOE requirements.
• Knowledge of child guidance and behavior management for special education students.
• Ability to operate safety devices, assist restrained students, and monitor safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist loading/unloading of students and secure seats.
• Monitor and manage student behavior per district policy.
• Provide first aid to passengers as needed.
• Communicate with teachers, staff, and parents regarding student needs.
• Maintain routine records of student behavior and activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

First aid & CPR

Record-keeping

Health & safety awareness

Education

High School diploma

Special needs training (NJDOE)

Tools

Wheelchair lift

Job description

Job Description

Glassboro Public Schools is seeking qualified candidates in the capacity of a School Bus Aide. This position is responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma and experience working with children with special needs. Must complete training for interacting with children with special needs per the New Jersey Department of Education in accordance with NJSA 18A:39-19.2. Must be knowledgeable 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, patient and courtesy. Health, safety, and child abuse regulations. Oral and written communication skills. First aid and CPR procedures. Basic record-keeping techniques. Ability to operate safety devices with hands and fingers, sit for extended periods of time in restricted space, adequate hearing and speaking to exchange information, restrain physically active or aggressive students, bend at the waist, and kneel or crouch to assist students. Adequate vision to able to monitor students and read a variety of materials and lift children as assigned by the position.

REPORTS TO: School Bus Driver/Transportation Supervisor

JOB GOAL/MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

Assist in providing safe transportation for physically and mentally handicapped students; monitor, assist, and care for students. Demonstrate and understand, patient and receptive attitude toward special education students and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with adults and children.

• Assist with loading and unloading of students; utilize wheelchair lift, as necessary. Assist students in wheelchairs by loading and securing chairs before departure and assuring students are safely fastened into their seats; secure seatbelts, harnesses, tie downs and various adaptive and assistive devices; restrain physically active or aggressive students as needed.
• Monitor student behavior: provide assistance to meet the special needs of students; maintain order and discipline among students in accordance with District policies and procedures; assure student understanding of proper bus behavior and emergency procedures.
• Determine appropriate action in potential or real medical emergency situation according to established guidelines; administer first aid to passengers as needed.
• Communicate with teachers, staff, and parents concerning student needs, issues, and concerns.
• Clean up after students as needed.
• Maintain routine records related to student behavior and assigned activities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a ten (10) month position with salary and contract terms to be negotiated with the Superintendent and the Board of Education.

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

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GPSD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, immigration status, association with a group with one or more actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The Title IX Coordinator's contact [e-mail] , 856-652-2700, or by mail, 560 Bowe Blvd, Glassboro, NJ 08028. It is the policy of GPSD to maintain a drug-free workplace. If needed, individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request accommodation.

Position Type

Part-Time

Salary

$20.87 to $20.87 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

School Bus Aide

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