Bus Aide

Caroline County Public Schools (VA)•Bowling Green, VA

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About The Position

The bus aide will work under the direction of the bus driver to assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere on the bus. The bus aide works alongside the bus driver to safely transport students to and from school on a clean bus. The bus aide will help to supervise students on the bus in accordance with the School Board policy and established district procedures.

Requirements

Effective communication skills
Effective organizational and problem solving skills
Safety operations procedures and practices
CPR and first aide and emergency procedures
Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work
Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and district guidelines
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying

Nice To Haves

Successful prior experience working as a bus aide, preferably in a school district or with children

Responsibilities

Assists in supervising students on the bus
Assists in making sure that the bus is clean and safe
Performs a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure
Accept responsibility for the direction
Deal effectively and courteously with students, parents, teachers, and principals
Monitor the students in accordance to school practices and procedures
Makes sound judgement
Relay factual information in and out of the organization.
Understand meanings of words and signs
Observe and heed in accordance to the law governing the license of bus drivers
Reports to bus driver as appropriate regarding infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues involving students
Performs other related tasks as assigned