School Bus Chaperone- 3618 Tucson

Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind - ASDB; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Pension/retirement plan

Life insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind - ASDB is seeking a bus transportation aide to ensure student safety on routes, maintain order, and collaborate with parents and staff on assistive methods. The role requires teamwork with drivers and awareness of students’ needs during transit.

Applicants must pass FBI and State background checks, obtain CIT, CPR, and First Aid certifications, and complete Defensive Driver Training. ASL skills are preferred for deaf staff/students.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate safety information clearly to students and parents.
• Ability to read and follow district policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a school transportation setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure students are safely seated throughout bus route.
• Maintain appropriate student behavior.
• Coordinate with parents and staff on methods of assistance.
• Assist drivers as needed and perform other related duties.

Skills

Sensory impaired children

Written English comprehension

Job description

Other: ASL not Required.
Ability to bend, lift, and secure about the bus. Good Communication, Teamwork, Physically fit,
Ability to read and write English.
Chaperones assist drivers as a team interacting with driver and students

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Ensure students are safely seated throughout bus route
• Maintain appropriate student behavior
• Work with parents and staff regarding specific methods of assistance
• Individual positions may be responsible for some or all of the listed duties and/or
• other related duties

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Policies, procedures, and programs of the immediate work unit.
• Principles and practices of administration and management.
• Agency or program rules, regulations, and operating procedures.

SKILLED IN:

• Working with sensory impaired children
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in a word related document

ABILITY TO:

• Communicate information and ideas effectively so others will understand
• Lift non-ambulatory students and equipment

SPECIAL CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass FBI and State background check.
• Positions working directly with students must obtain CIT (Crisis Intervention
• Training), CPR, and First Aid certification
• Must be able to pass post offer physical
• ASL (American Sign Language) skills if working with deaf staff/students
• Defensive Driver Training Program to be completed by all agency personnel that
• drive on state business

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION:

• This position requires pre-employment drug testing and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of employment.

BENEFITS

Benefit eligible employees have a variety of choices for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental and dependent life insurance. Offered plans provide exceptional value to our employees and their eligible dependents. Employees have a 31-day period from effective date of hire to elected coverage. Elected benefits could start as early as 2 weeks after hire.
Benefit eligible employees are automatically covered for basic life, non-smokers, accidental death and dismemberment and seat belt insurance.
Benefit eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the State's retirement plan and long-term disability (LTD) program. Enrollment is mandatory and is subject to a 26-week waiting period before initial enrollment. Employees may also choose to participate in a deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments. Benefit Options also offer Employee Self-Service, Wellness, Tuition Discount, Travel Reduction, Auto & Home Insurance and Purchase Discount Programs.