Substitute Bus Driver Aide

JOB TITLE: School Bus Driver Aide

Job Summary: The job of School Bus Driver Aide is done for the purpose/s of assisting the bus driver in the supervision of students while on the bus; assists students in the use of transportation equipment and facilities.

Essential Job Functions:

* Operates equipment (e.g. wheelchairs wheelchair lifts tie downs etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe transport of students.

* Assists bus drivers for the purpose of providing and monitoring specialized treatments for medically fragile students.

* Monitors students for the purpose of providing a safe environment while aboard the bus.

* Administers first aid and medication as directed for the purpose of providing appropriate care for medically fragile students.

* Assists students for the purpose of ensuring that the proper techniques are utilized in the loading and unloading of students and the proper use of safety equipment.

Other Job Functions:

* Participates in various activities (e.g. meetings training etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information.

* Prepares documentation for the purpose of conveying information regarding student behavior.

Essential Job Requirements - Qualifications:

* Experience Required:

Prior job related experience with special needs students preferred.

* Skills Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skill to use English in verbal and written form use correct grammar punctuation and spelling. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees parents and administrators.

Knowledge of principles of child development.

Ability to sit for prolonged periods understand and carry out oral and written instructions maintain confidentiality of student records meet schedules and deadlines read/interpret/apply rules regulations policies rapidly learn methods and equipment in transportation. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling talking/hearing conversations near/far visual acuity.

* Licenses Certifications Bonding and/or Testing Required:

Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance Health Physical Clearance Tuberculosis Testing/Clearance CPR Certificate American Red Cross First Aid

* Other Specialized Requirements:

Acquire Basic American Sign Language Certificate.