Bus Assistant (Aide)

West Valley School District Spokane • Spokane Valley, WA

41d • Onsite

About The Position

POSITION Bus Assistant (Aide) - Route #85 LOCATION Transportation DAYS/YEAR 191 HOURS/DAY 4 hours M-F: 7:15AM-9:30AM & 2:15PM-4:15PM START DATE Upon Hire SALARY Level 4 or 5 (depending on CDL qualifications) Transportation - M&O Salary Schedule Placement is dependent on verified experience. Pay is annualized over 12 months Paid training to obtain a Bus Driver CDL This position is eligible for medical and retirement benefits JOB TYPE Non-Exempt (Hourly) UNION/CONTRACT M&O (PSE)

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age 18.
• Possess good communication skills.
• Display dependability and punctuality.
• Ability to discipline students when necessary, displaying good judgment.
• Valid first aid card required within 90 days of employment.
• Possess a valid State of Washington driver's license including a Class B CDL with a passenger endorsement. Maintain a current State of Washington School Bus Driver's Authorization.
• Maintain a motor vehicle driving record acceptable to the district's insurance criteria.
• Must possess sufficient strength and agility to assist ill or physically impaired students to enter or exit a school bus through the passenger service door.

Responsibilities

• Assist the bus driver in maintaining good student conduct on the bus.
• Issue citations for misbehavior as needed.
• Assist young or disabled students in getting on and off the bus.
• Assure that students get on and off the bus in an orderly fashion.
• Perform duties as a bus driver as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• HEALTHCARE BENEFITS - Employees who meet the eligibility criteria outlined in Chapter 182-31 WAC have access to medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, and supplemental disability insurance through the School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB).
• RETIREMENT - All regular, non-substitute employees are enrolled in a state retirement plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
• SICK LEAVE - All regular, non-substitute employees receive 12 sick leave days (prorated based on FTE) and paid time off. Substitute employees receive sick leave per RCW 49.46.210.
• PAID TIME OFF - All regular, non-substitute employees receive paid time off, including annual and/or vacation leave. Paid time off varies by position and work year. Refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for details.
• OTHER BENEFITS
• Classified employees receive 10-13 paid holidays (depending on position & work year). Refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for details.
• Employees may be eligible for VEBA including monthly accrual and/or sick leave conversion. Benefits are position specific. Refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees