Special Needs Bus Aide - Safety & Support on Route

Kirtland Local School District; United States; On-site; USD 19,355 - 21,504; Part time

Job summary

A local education institution is seeking a Bus Aide to provide essential support in transporting students, particularly those with special needs. Responsibilities include monitoring student behavior, assisting with loading and unloading, and maintaining a safe environment on the bus. Candidates should have strong physical capabilities and ideally, previous experience with special needs students. This role operates during designated route times early in the morning and late afternoon, with a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Must have the physical ability to lift, carry/move equipment weighing up to fifty pounds.
• Priority will be given to candidates with previous experience working with special needs students.
• Must attend all mandatory meetings and training programs when requested.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control students' behavior.
• Report discipline problems to appropriate authority.
• Assist with loading and unloading of students.
• Operate wheelchair lift and ensure wheelchairs are secured.
• Perform daily inspection of safety harnesses and special equipment.
• Maintain a safe and clean bus, attending to ill students.
• Serve as a role model for students.

Skills

Experience with special needs students

Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to operate wheelchair lift

Job description

A local education institution is seeking a Bus Aide to provide essential support in transporting students, particularly those with special needs. Responsibilities include monitoring student behavior, assisting with loading and unloading, and maintaining a safe environment on the bus. Candidates should have strong physical capabilities and ideally, previous experience with special needs students. This role operates during designated route times early in the morning and late afternoon, with a competitive hourly wage.