Substitute Bus Assistant

CECIL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER EDUCATION LEADERSHIP CENTER 201 BOOTH STREET • ELKTON , MD 21921

phone: 410.996.5555 • fax: 410.996.1051 • www.ccps.org

Jeffrey A. Lawson, Ed.D. Dianne L. Heath Superintendent of Schools President, Board of Educa tion

Our Mission: CCPS serves equitably through positive relationships as a safe, collaborative community. We will ensure all learners acquire the knowledge, skills, and qualities to be responsible, caring, and ethical citizens.

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SUBSTITUTE BUS ASSISTANT

GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION A Substitute Bus Assistant is responsible for assis ting the driver to ensure safe, efficient, and smoo th transportation for students. These duties will incl ude assisting students on and off the bus, loading wheelchairs, securing students in car seats or similar equipment , and monitoring student behavior on the bus. The S ubstitute Bus Assistant will work as a team with the driver d uring morning, midday, or afternoon runs under the direction of the Director of Transportation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION

1. Always arrive at least five minutes prior to bus departure from the lot (driver cannot wait).
2. Assist each student on and off the bus.
3. If a student must cross the street, instruct him/he r not to step off the curb until you are ready to a ssist them across the street (side by side).
4. Make sure each student is properly seated and secured before the bus is in motion.
5. As soon as practical, sometime during the first two weeks of school, assist your driver in making a seating chart for your bus. This chart should inclu de the students' names and phone numbers (work and home). Keep this updated at all times and on the bus.
6. You should be seated on the bus in such a position to be able to react to any disturbance. Do not sit in the front to keep the driver company. Remain seated whi le the bus is in motion. Always work with your driver (be a team).
7. Keep the students comfortable during the bus ride. Do not let them eat, drink, or stand on the bus. Always have an understanding attitude.
8. At the school, you should get off the bus first in order to help the students off the bus and into the care of a teacher or teacher's assistant at the school.
9. When picking up at a school, stand by the bus so th e students will not be confused about the correct b us to enter.
10. Obtain information from the school regarding each c hild's disability and ways of dealing with each individual child.
11. Know your route and the time for each stop. If your driver is out sick, it is your responsibility to a ssist the substitute driver regarding exact pick-up, drop-off, and arrival times.
12. Be neat and clean in your personal appearance.
13. Encourage children to help keep the bus clean.
14. When working with wheelchairs, chairs must be locke d and secured with wheelchair restraints at all times, even if it is not being moved.
15. Use proper lifting techniques.
16. Always assist the driver in safe backing procedures.

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17. Assist your driver in completing reports, i.e., manifests, stop reports.
18. Assist in creating a positive learning environment.
19. Any problem concerning a student's health or discip line should be discussed ONLY with the administrator, his/her designee, and the Supervisor of Transportation.
20. ALWAYS conduct a post-trip inspection after EVERY r oute, looking on and under seats for STUDENTS and belongings. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION
21. Good interpersonal communication skills
22. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions

SALARY The pay rate for a Substitute Bus Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year is $15.00 per hour. This pos ition is eligible for applicable leave benefits as required by the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act and fo r participation in the 403b/457b retirement savings plan.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE Persons meeting the minimum qualifications of the p osition must submit an application with two profess ional references with valid email addresses in the refere nce section of the application. All completed appli cations must be submitted through AppliTrack at https://www.applitrack.com/cecil/onlineapp/default.aspx .

The Cecil County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, activities, and employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability. Further information can be found in Policy AC on BoardDocs http://go.boarddocs.com/mabe/cecil/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CAEP475FE564