Substitute Transportation Bus Aide

Transportation; Quincy (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave benefits

Job summary

Quincy School District Transportation in Quincy, Washington is seeking a Substitute Transportation Bus Aide. The role focuses on supporting student transportation and assisting special education students during transport to and from school or activities.

Responsibilities include aiding drivers, ensuring safe loading/unloading, documenting incidents, and maintaining safety protocols. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR/First aid certification, and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• CPR/First aid certificate required or able to obtain.
• Sufficient command of English to communicate with students, parents, staff and community.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Attendance and punctuality are important in this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist bus driver in emergencies until the driver takes over.
• Provide clear directions to all student stops when regular driver is absent.
• Assist special education students and other passengers with safe loading and unloading.
• Monitor students with special needs for safe transportation.
• Prepare reports for assignments, incidents, and misconduct.
• Report observations to appropriate personnel.
• Secure students and equipment for safety.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment; wear gloves when dealing with body fluids.
• Attend safety meetings and trainings.
• Support other personnel as needed.
• Perform split shifts and varied hours depending on route.

Skills

CPR/First aid

English proficiency

Independent worker

Punctuality

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Substitute Transportation Bus Aide

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Job Details

Job ID: 4954392
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 25, 2023 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUINCY SCHOOL DISTRICT
TRANSPORTATION BUS AIDE

Supervisor: Transportation Supervisor

Salary Range: PSE Salary Schedule
Location/Assignment: Transportation Department

Conditions of work:

SUMMARY

The position of School Bus Aide was established for the purpose of providing support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for assisting special education students during transport to and from school and /or special activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists bus driver for the purpose of handling emergency situations until the driver can take over.
• Assists substitute bus driver with clear directions to all student stops (e.g. roads, addresses, times, etc.) when a regular driver is absent.
• Assists special education students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal and emergency situations.
• Monitors students with special needs until released to teacher, instructional assistant, parent, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers.
• Prepares reports (seating chart of assigned riders, incident reports, passenger misconduct, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and /or complying with established guidelines.
• Reports observations (discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for their action.
• Secures students and/or their equipment (restraints, wheel chair tie downs, seat belts, ramps, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well‑being of students.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by wearing gloves when dealing with body fluids, staying seated while bus in motion, sanitizing, etc. for the purpose of reducing airborne and contaminates that cause sickness.
• Attend all safety meetings and perform required safety trainings.
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Perform split shifts and varied hours depending on route.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Job related experience desired.
• Sufficient command of the English language to communicate with students, parents, district staff members and community.
• Possess a CPR/First aid Certificate required or able to obtain.
• Proven ability to work independently and plan and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to be flexible and agile with schedules and routes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all situations.
• Attendance and punctuality are important in this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands:

• Ability to regularly walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

UNION AFFILIATION

This position is represented by Public School Employees of Washington

BENEFITS

Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision life and long-term disability plans through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Click here for more detailed information on benefits. https://www.qsd.wednet.edu/departments/human-resources/contracts
180-259 Day Employees- Paid leave benefits to include 10 sick days, 10 paid holidays, and 3 personal leave days.
260 Day Employee-Paid leave benefits to include a minimum of 12 sick days, 13 paid holiday and 3 personal leave days and a minimum of 10 days’ vacation after the first year.

*Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/hours per day.

Note: Employment contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol, FBI fingerprint criminal history background check, and School Board approval

Quincy School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator: Nik Bergman, Superintendent, [e-mail], 404 1st Ave SW, Quincy, WA 98848, [phone]. Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Victoria Hodge, Special Programs Director, [e-mail], 404 1st Ave SW, Quincy, WA 98848, [phone]. Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: David Garza, Assistant Superintendent, [e-mail], 404 1st AveSW, Quincy, WA 98848, [phone].

Quincy School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type: Substitute
Salary: $19.04 to $19.05 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Raul Maceda , Transportation Director
• Transportation
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]