School Bus Safety & Student Support Aide

Carlisle Community School District; Carlisle (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Community School District in Iowa is seeking a Bus Aide to assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline, helping with loading and seating, and ensuring student safety during transport. The role involves supporting documentation, communication with staff and parents, and adherence to safety protocols in daily operations.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with demonstrated progress toward GED acceptable as per state guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated progress toward GED acceptable as required by Kentucky law.

Responsibilities

• Assists bus driver in maintaining discipline on school bus; monitors and assists students while bus is in operation; maintains proper seating arrangements.
• Consults with and assists bus driver in documentation of student information, record-keeping and completing route surveys.
• Assists driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses and wheel chair clamps are secured as required.
• Assists parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinates seating of pre-kindergarten students as required by State Transportation Guidelines.
• Communicates with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems and behavior as appropriate.
• Maintains current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures; assists driver in emergency situations.
• Operates lift system, assists handicapped children on and off the bus and escorts children across street upon return home; lifts children as required; assures responsible adult meets students leaving the bus.
• Attends in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Record keeping

Communication

Special needs awareness

Education

High school diploma

GED certificate

GED progress toward

Job description

Carlisle Community School District in Iowa is seeking a Bus Aide to assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline, helping with loading and seating, and ensuring student safety during transport. The role involves supporting documentation, communication with staff and parents, and adherence to safety protocols in daily operations.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with demonstrated progress toward GED acceptable as per state guidelines.