Bus AideNon-DrivingLocation Transportation Dept.9 monthsFTE 30-40 hoursweek Benefits Available at 30 hoursweekGrade 14 15.63 hrStart Date7312024Purpose StatementThe job of Transportation Bus Non-Driving Aide is done for the purposes of providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for assisting special education students during transport to and from school andor special activities assisting students on and off the bus and ensuring the safety and sanitation of assigned vehicles.This job reports to Transportation Bus Driver - Trainer LeadEssential FunctionsAssists special education students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.Attends unit meetings in-service training workshops etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.Instructs students for the purpose of enforcing rulesregulations and maintaining student safety and well being.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 e.g. incident reports passenger misconduct etc. for the purpose of documenting activities providing written reference conveying information andor complying with established guidelines.Reports observations andor incidents e.g. discipline accidents inappropriate social behavior etc. for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for their action.Secures students andor their equipment e.g. restraints wheel chair tie downs seat belts etc. for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well-being of students.Other FunctionsPerforms other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.Job Requirements Minimum QualificationsSkills Knowledge and AbilitiesSKILLS are required to perform single tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include adhering to safety practices preparing and maintaining accurate records operating equipment used in transporting special needs students administer first aid.KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math understand written procedures write routine documents and speak clearly and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include safety practices and procedures first aid health standards and the needs of medically fragile children utilizing wheelchairs tie downs child safety seats lifts etc.ABILITY is required to schedule activities andor meetings gather andor collate data and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances work with data utilizing specific defined processes and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals work with similar types of data and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required tosatisfactorily perform the functions of the job include communicating with diverse groups maintaining a positive rapport with employees students and parents working as part of a team upholding confidentiality.ResponsibilityResponsibilities include working under limited supervision following standardized practices andor methodsproviding information andor advising others There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization&rsquos services.Work EnvironmentThe usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands significant lifting carrying pushing andor pulling some climbing and balancing frequent stooping kneeling crouching andor crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50 sitting 10 walking and 40 standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury andor illness.Experience Job related experience is not required.Education High school diploma or equivalent.EquivalencyRequired Testing Certificates and Licenses Physical Performance Test CPR Certificate First Aid Certificate Continuing Educ.Training CPR Certificate Renewal First Aid Certificate Renewal ClearancesCriminal Background Clearance FLSA Status -Non ExemptParadise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age sex or disability in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the Schools compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VI Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 504 Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ADA or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 GINA may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.