Transportation - Bus AidePurpose StatementThe job of Transportation - Bus Aide is done for the purposes of providing support within the student transportation services areawith specific responsibilities for assisting all passengers including special education students. during transport to and from school andor special activities and ensuring the safety and sanitation of assigned vehicles.This Job reports to Assigned SupervisorEssential FunctionsAssists special education students and other passengers e.g. assisting special physical and medical needs passengers supporting positive behavior of all passengers etc. for the purpose of providing safe loading unloading acceptable behavior emergency provision during normal transport and emergency transport situations.Attends unit meetings in-service training workshops etc. e.g. substitute bus driving schedule changes mobility aids etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform assigned job functions.Collaborates with bus driver e.g. communicating student health and student behavior issues and student pick-up schedules implementing student behavior strategies adapting to weather-related challenges etc. for the purpose of ensuring a secure and supportive environment on bus.Communicates with passengers e.g. explaining acceptable bus passenger behavior relating changes in time schedules providing information for field trips reassuring special needs passengers etc. for the purpose of enforcing rulesregulations and maintaining student safety and well-being.Ensures parent participation e.g. as needed for students who require a parent to be at pick-up and dropoff location etc. for the purpose of meeting all regulations laws regarding student safety.Fosters development of supportive and inclusive atmosphere e.g. daily bus trip environment etc. for the purpose of providing safety and acceptable passenger behavior.Monitors students with special needs until released to teacher instructional assistant parent etc. e.g. special medical conditions 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 and complying with established guidelines.Reports student behavior andor incidents e.g. discipline accidents inappropriate social behavior health emergencies etc. for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for resolution.Secures students andor their equipment e.g. restraints wheelchair 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 daily student bus transportation.Job Requirements Minimum QualificationsSkills Knowledge and AbilitiesSKILLS are required to perform single technical 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 administering first aid andor prescribed medications inspecting vehicles communicating effectively with students parents staff.KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math read a variety of manuals write documents following prescribed formats andor present information to others and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge basedcompetencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include safety practices and procedures age appropriate activitiesbehaviors codeslawsrulesregulationspolicies methods of instruction and training school safety and security practices emergency first aid.ABILITY is required to schedule activities gather andor collate data and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances work with data utilizing defined but different processes and operate equipment using a variety of processes. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals andor groups work with similar types of data and utilize a variety of jobrelated equipment. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include communicating with diverse groups maintaining confidentiality working as part of a team lifting pushing pulling working over time meeting deadlines and schedules providing problem solving for environmental student physical emergencies student behavior situations meeting deadlines and schedules.ResponsibilityResponsibilities include working under limited supervision following standardized practices andor methods leading guiding andor coordinating others operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization&rsquos services.Work EnvironmentThe usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demandssignificant lifting carrying pushing andor pulling frequent climbing and balancing frequent stooping kneeling crouching andor crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20 sitting 40 walking 40 standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury andor illness. Experience Job related experience is desired. Education High school diploma or equivalent.ClearancesCriminal Background Clearance