Job Details

Job Description: Job Title: School Bus Aide (Special Needs)

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
2. Acceptable verbal and written communication skills.
3. Ability to address the needs of students with various disabilities.
4. The ability to participate in all required bus aide training and professional development.
5. Physical dexterity, coordination, mobility, visual acuity, retention and emotional health to perform the essential functions of the position including the ability to lift and restrain students of varying age levels and sizes.
6. Successfully pass the annual Special Needs Physical Performance Test.
7. Available for regular work schedule from 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

Reports To:

Special Needs Bus Supervisor

Job Goals: Provides physical and behavioral care for students with disabilities during transport to and from school and on extracurricular activities. This individual care/attention is precipitated by specific needs that cannot be managed from the driver's seat. Perform duties involved in the safe boarding, riding, and exiting of passengers.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Assist the driver when requested or required
2. Assist students loading or unloading the bus (get off of the bus at every stop)
3. Actively assist the driver when backing the bus
4. Constantly monitor students' well-being and behavior during the route
5. Use a positive and calm demeanor to support safe behaviors for students with disabilities
6. Interact with students during the route
7. Preform any student Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) requirements
8. Respond appropriately to students' needs during the route and notify the driver if an emergency exists
9. Be familiar with the route in order to assist a substitute or new driver
10. Assist the driver in keeping the bus clean
11. Store and secure all student equipment that is to be transported
12. Inspect special needs equipment for safe transport
13. Secure special needs students and/or equipment (e.g. wheelchairs, seat belts, safety seats, safety vest etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well-being of students
14. Provide First Aid as trained as required by the situation
15. Evacuate the students from the bus in an emergency and evacuation drills
16. Sit where needed on the bus to monitor the students, but not in the front seat
17. Prepare documentation (e.g. incident reports, student count, passenger misconduct, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information
18. Communicate with driver /sub driver daily regarding student help plans, routing, and evacuation plans
19. Assume other responsible job-related duties as assigned by the driver or supervisors

Terms of Employment:

Nine (9) months on the bus aide salary schedule

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy