Special Needs Bus Aide - Safe Student Transport

Lauderdale-County-Schools; Ripley (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lauderdale County Schools in Ripley, TN seeks a Bus Aide to ride buses and help drivers ensure safe and orderly transportation of students with disabilities.

The role emphasizes assisting students on/off, supervising boarding/exiting, learning each student's needs, following safety rules, and communicating with teachers and parents; candidates should be able to lift and assist, work with flexibility, and adapt to school procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment.
• Ability to manage student behavior.
• Ability to work well with children with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist students on and off the bus according to their individual needs including lifting and carrying students with disabilities.
• Supervise students as they board and exit the bus and cross the street following established safety procedures.
• Escort students into the building and deliver to their assigned destination.
• Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and riding rules and regulations.
• Learn and adapt to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Manage student behavior and report student discipline problems in a timely manner to appropriate administrator.
• Communicate with teachers and parents regarding student behavior while on bus.
• Complete and maintain accurate, updated, and timely records and reports including route sheet and daily non-notification forms.
• Operate equipment according to established safety procedures; ensure seat belts and safety devices are used correctly.
• Follow emergency procedures including evacuation of students and assist driver to administer first aid.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Become familiar with and follow procedures established by transportation and special education offices.
• Assist driver keeping bus clean and performance of pre- and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Instruction following

Effective communication

Safety equipment operation

Behavior management

Disability awareness

Job description

Lauderdale County Schools in Ripley, TN seeks a Bus Aide to ride buses and help drivers ensure safe and orderly transportation of students with disabilities.

The role emphasizes assisting students on/off, supervising boarding/exiting, learning each student's needs, following safety rules, and communicating with teachers and parents; candidates should be able to lift and assist, work with flexibility, and adapt to school procedures.