Special Education Bus Aide - Safe Student Transport

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Pike Road (AL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pike Road Board of Education is seeking a Bus Aide to assist the bus driver in transporting students who have exceptionalities in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. This 179-day position is paid according to the board-approved salary schedule.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, enforcing safety rules, monitoring behavior, and supporting the driver with routine needs. Candidates must pass a drug screening, background checks, and demonstrate effective communication with students,

Qualifications

• Must pass a drug screening test as required by state and local policies.
• Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama Statutes and State Board of Education regulations.
• Knowledge of techniques and procedures used in working with students who have special needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively and develop relationships with children.
• Ability to communicate effectively and develop relationships with bus driver, parents, and school personnel.
• Ability to learn school bus rules, regulations, and safety procedures.
• Ability to secure students in a safe riding position and to reposition students as needed.
• Ability to learn First Aid and CPR.
• Ability to follow directions and work as a team.
• Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safe loading and unloading of students.
• Enforce safety rules for students.
• Monitor student behavior.
• Administer to the individual needs of the students as required.
• Escort student to class or office if needed.
• Assist driver with keeping bus clean and with keeping needed supplies on the bus.
• Be familiar, if assigned to special education students, with each student's exceptionality.
• Be familiar, if assigned to special education students, with each student's physical needs.
• Assist, if assigned to special education students, with door-to-door loading and unloading, if needed.
• Ensure that students are secured (seatbelts, special seats, wheelchairs, and other) and monitor structures and/or equipment to assure safety.
• Learn evacuation procedures and assist students and driver as necessary. Interact appropriately with students.
• Follow all policies and laws governing transportation. Maintain familiarity with bus route to which assigned.
• Communicate effectively with the bus driver, supervisor, students, parents, and school staff using tact and good judgment.
• Follow attendance, punctuality, and proper dress rules.
• Ensure adherence to good safety standards.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
• Model and maintain high ethical standards.
• Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain expertise in assigned area to fulfill project goals and objectives.
• Participate successfully in the training programs offered to increase skill and proficiency related to assignment.
• Keep supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events.
• Respond to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
• Serve on school/system committees as required or appropriate.
• Exhibit interpersonal skills to work as an effective team member.
• Demonstrate support for the school system and its goals and priorities.
• Demonstrate initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare all required reports and maintain all appropriate records.
• Participate in cross-training activities as required.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor and system leadership.

Skills

Communication with children

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Punctuality

Job description

The Pike Road Board of Education is seeking a Bus Aide to assist the bus driver in transporting students who have exceptionalities in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. This 179-day position is paid according to the board-approved salary schedule.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, enforcing safety rules, monitoring behavior, and supporting the driver with routine needs. Candidates must pass a drug screening, background checks, and demonstrate effective communication with students,