Bus Assistant Route 69

Sioux City Community School District • Sioux City, IA

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About The Position

The Bus Assistant works closely with students with special needs to provide safe and efficient transportation. The role provides physical assistance and emotional support so students can benefit from the District’s educational program. The Bus Assistant monitors approximately 10 to 25 students per route, supports students’ safe conduct and transportation-related skills, and communicates with parents, teachers, and staff. The position also involves maintaining transportation areas and equipment, following bus safety regulations, assisting during emergency drills, and maintaining confidentiality. Regular and dependable attendance is an essential function.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak clearly and effectively over a radio system and before groups, and to present information and respond to questions, inquiries, or complaints.
• Ability to solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization and in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to use independent judgment and demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to operate wheelchair lifts, ramps, and securement locks.
• Ability to perform the physical demands described, including moderate lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds or more.

Responsibilities

• Establish a supportive and sympathetic relationship with students without fostering intense emotional involvement.
• Monitor approximately 10 to 25 students per bus route.
• Teach and assist students with properly loading and unloading the bus and safe conduct while riding.
• Assist students with seating, buckling seat belts, and using specific safety equipment.
• Assist students with putting on and taking off outerwear and other functional life skills.
• Assist students with hygiene and other health care needs as required.
• Operate, care for, and clean areas and equipment used to transport students, including sweeping and emptying trash daily.
• Use proper techniques for cleaning and disposing of human fluids.
• Encourage and assist students in interacting appropriately with other students and school personnel.
• Relay messages and information between parents, teachers, and staff, and communicate perceived student problems and involvement.
• Follow oral and written instructions from teachers, school staff, parents, or responsible caregivers.
• Assist professional staff in analyzing students’ skill development and related tasks planned by school professionals.
• Follow District policies, rules, regulations, and mandatory school bus safety requirements.
• Supervise children during emergency drills.
• Serve as a source of information and assistance to substitute drivers, teachers, and staff members.
• Maintain ethical conduct and confidentiality regarding student information.
• Participate in assigned in-service training programs.
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance.
• Perform other duties assigned by the superintendent or designee that support District goals and objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED