Classified - Bus Driver Assistant @ Transportation Department

Moses Lake School District 161•Moses Lake, WA

About The Position

The Bus Driver Assistant supports the safe transportation and supervision of students, including students with special needs, on the Candy Mountain route. The role helps students board and exit the bus, secures them using appropriate restraints, monitors passenger safety and conduct, and assists with emergency evacuation. The assistant also supports the driver with vehicle cleanliness and completes required paperwork and other assigned duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to lift 40 pounds.
Valid First Aid Card.
Willingness and ability to work patiently with and supervise students with special needs.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work well with adults and children with disabilities.
Strength and agility to enter and exit a bus through the side emergency exit.
Ability to work effectively with children with special needs.

Responsibilities

Assist students with entering and exiting the bus safely.
Seat students safely using appropriate seat belts, child seats, wheelchair restraints, or other needed restraints.
Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating a positive attitude, good moral character, and integrity.
Monitor passengers to ensure safety regulations and student conduct rules are followed.
Manage student behavior through communication and discipline in accordance with company policy.
Document and report violations or conduct concerns to the appropriate authority.
Physically assist passengers with evacuating the vehicle during an emergency.
Ensure children take their belongings when leaving the bus.
Assist the driver in keeping the assigned vehicle’s interior clean and presentable.
Complete required paperwork and submit it to the appropriate employee or department promptly.
Maintain ethical and professional conduct when working with employees, supervisors, parents, and school personnel, and promote company goodwill.
Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
Report to duty on time and perform responsibilities safely.
Attend assigned training, safety meetings, and in-service meetings.
Accept responsibility for assignments and outcomes.
Work cooperatively with staff and maintain positive, respectful relationships.
Maintain punctuality and regular attendance.
Maintain the district-assigned email account and read and respond to messages regularly.
Perform other job-related tasks as assigned.