Bus Aide

Napavine School District•Napavine, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

To monitor student behavior on the school bus; maintain order and prepare behavior incident reports; assist Driver with loading and unloading handicapped students. Transport students by district-owned vehicle when deemed by the district expedient and necessary.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Washington State Background Check
Fingerprint Check
Valid Washington Driver’s License
First Aid Certificate and CPR Card
Abstract from Department of Licensing
Must comply with all District rules and regulations
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
Ability to lift and carry handicapped students
Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate effectively
Ability to deal with students in a warm, confident manner
Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
Ability to be fair and consistent when working with students
Ability to make common sense decisions in potentially critical situations
Ability to listen and communicate about student confidences
Ability to understand and communicate student bus safety rules and procedures
Ability to work collaboratively and coordinate with school district administrative personnel
Ability to use safe lifting procedures
Ability to monitor and correct student behavior
Ability to apply effective discipline methods
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and students
Significant physical abilities include: lifting/carrying, climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching/handling, pushing/pulling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/ depth perception/visual accommodation

Nice To Haves

Experience with students with physical and mental handicaps is preferred.
Skills to operate district-owned vans and cars.
Possess, or be eligible for, a Red Cross or comparable first aid certificate.

Responsibilities

Assesses potential emergency situations for the purpose of taking appropriate action to protect the well-being of students.
Assists students during transit to and from school and assists the bus driver in maintaining order; minimizes disruptive activity on the school bus for the purpose of ensuring student safety.
Assists with loading and unloading of ambulatory and non-ambulatory handicapped students; ensures student safety while crossing the street to and from the bus.
Attends to student needs en route.
Ensures that students observe safety practices and regulations.
Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (i.e., discipline, accidents, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to teachers and administration.
Administers first aid for the purpose of providing emergency care of students.
Assists other personnel as may be required in the completion of their work.
Attends meetings as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
Operates district-owned vans or cars in a safe manner in a variety of road, traffic, and weather conditions.
Transport students to and from appointments and special education programs as determined necessary by the Transportation Supervisor.
Performs other such tasks as assigned for the purpose of maintaining program consistency and efficiency.