POSITION SUMMARY:  This position is primarily responsible for providing safe assistance during the transportation of students to and from school.  

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates specialized safety equipment on buses in relation to transportation of students with disabilities including; wheelchair lifts, wheelchair tie-downs, safety vests and car-seats


• Safely secures all wheel chair passengers using tie-downs in accordance with manufacturer specifications.


• Safely secures all students requiring safety vests and or car seats.


• Assists the Bus Driver in maintaining order and discipline among passengers on the bus in accordance with district policies related to disciplining students; prepares related reports as necessary.


• Determines appropriate action in emergency situations according to established guidelines; administers First Aid to passengers as needed.


• Operates, cares for, and cleans areas and equipment used in the transportation of students.  


• Attends monthly in-service training to improve skills, attitudes and knowledge of transportation guidelines and student management.


• Demonstrate effective human relations and communications skills.


• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be 18 years of age.


• Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and students


• Must be able to lift and carry 60lbs.


• Previous experience working with children is preferred.


• Successfully complete the training program provided by the district.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• 9 month position


• Reports to Director of Transportation