Bus Assistant - Special Programs

Campbell County School District #1•Gillette, WY

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The job of Bus Assistant is done for the purpose of assisting special education students while they are being transported to and from school; and providing a consistent environment, discipline and guidance for the students while they are on the bus. This Position is 6.0 hours a day (Hours may vary) 187 Days/Year. This position is contingent on passing a physical.

Requirements

Adhering to safety practices
Utilizing restraints and assistive equipment
Basic math skills
Understand written procedures
Write routine documents
Speak clearly
Understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions
Safety practices and procedures knowledge
Approved procedures/techniques involved in supervising students knowledge
Schedule activities and/or meetings ability
Collate data ability
Use job-related equipment ability
Flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances
Work with data utilizing specific, defined processes
Operate equipment using standardized methods
Work with a diversity of individuals
Work with similar types of data
Utilize a variety of job-related equipment
Problem solving to analyze issues and create action plans
Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines
Problem solving with equipment is moderate
Maintaining confidentiality
Being flexible
Communicating with children with diverse disabilities
Developing relationships with students
Demonstrating and/or modeling appropriate behavior
Working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods
Providing information and/or advising others
Operating within a defined budget
Alcohol and Drug Test
Pre-employment Physical
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Nice To Haves

CPR/First Aid Certificate

Responsibilities

Assists Bus Driver in maintaining the interior cleanliness of the bus for the purpose of maintaining appearance, sanitation and safety of vehicle.
Assists in conducting emergency evacuation drills for the purpose of ensuring efficiency of procedures and complying with mandated requirements.
Assists students (e.g. tying shoes, hats, coats, personal hygiene, etc.) for the purpose of providing for their needs during transport, safe loading and unloading from buses including both emergency situations and normal transport.
Attends meetings (e.g. training, inservice, discipline meetings, conferences, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Communicates with parents, teachers, bus drivers or administration regarding behavior issues, activities, special pickup/drop-off schedules, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information.
Informs students of bus safety and requirements for the purpose of enforcing rules and regulations and providing positive discipline and guidance for students.
Lifts students and/or equipment (e.g. bus lifts, wheel chairs, Q-straints, etc.) for the purpose of positioning or repositioning students as appropriate.
Monitors student behavior for the purpose of diffusing situations and/or preventing distraction to the driver or injury to themselves or other students/passengers.
Prepares written materials for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
Reports observations and incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel.
Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of addressing immediate safety concerns.
Secures students and/or equipment (e.g. wheelchairs, car seats, restraints, seat belts, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of students.
Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.