Bus Assistant - Colorado Springs School District 11

Colorado Springs School District 11•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the care and control of students when loading, unloading, and during the transporting process on the school bus. This role ensures student safety and adherence to bus rules and regulations.

Requirements

High School Diploma/equivalent
First Aid/CPR certificate
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Basic math, writing, and communication skills.
Basic knowledge of District rules.
Operating knowledge of two-way radio, all safety restraint systems and fire extinguisher.
Capable of applying and wearing district provided safety equipment.
Capable of communicating effectively.
Capable of working cooperatively with others and be a team player.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures governing transportation of students.

Responsibilities

Monitor the boarding and departure of students on the bus.
Ensure that students are safely seated (seat belts, safety vests, car seats) and that wheelchairs are securely tied-down when required.
Perform daily pre-trip checks on wheelchair tie-down systems and adaptive seating devices.
Report damaged, inoperable, or missing equipment to the driver.
Assist the driver with maintaining the interior cleanliness of the bus.
Monitor students during the ride to ensure bus rules and regulations are followed.
Reinforce railroad crossing regulations and assist the driver with explaining and practicing bus evacuation procedures.
Assist students with entering and exiting the bus and finding assigned seating positions.
Work in cooperation with staff at program sites serviced by that specific route.
Complete student attendance logs on a daily basis.
Maintain documentation of student behavior, completing discipline reports as required.
Implement disciplinary actions when needed to ensure a safe ride.
Assist the driver in preparing written bus safety reports for parents, schools, and the Transportation Department.
Perform first aid/CPR when required.
Monitor and respond to the physical, mental, and emotional needs of all students being transported.
Monitor the well-being of student passengers.
Attend to students during medical emergencies.
Maneuver wheelchairs onto and off of lifts and secure the wheelchair with tie-downs on the bus.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.