Substitute Guide - Pool
About The Position
Candidates with sensory loss/dual sensory loss are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as permitted by federal laws. Information related to disability is not required, and if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB’s efforts to create opportunities for disabled individuals. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment. At the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB), our employees are our most valuable resource. As a Bus Guide, you will play an integral role on our campus-wide Transportation team, partnering with the Bus Driver to provide a safe, secure, and supportive environment for our students and clients. You will provide essential assistance tailored to passengers with sensory differences maintaining a disciplined and orderly environment, securing students in safety seats, and assisting with personal care needs. This rewarding position is vital to ensuring those we serve travel safely.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must meet suitability/background requirements for employment
- Obtain certification for wheelchair lift operation and passenger securement within six (6) months of employment.
- Successfully complete the Managing Crisis Safely (MCS) course within the first twelve (12) months of employment and maintain active certification throughout your tenure.
- Complete CPR and First Aid training within the first twelve (12) months of employment and maintain active certification.
- Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB.
Responsibilities
- Assist students and clients with sensory differences (deaf, blind, low vision, hard of hearing, and deafblind) safely board, ride, and exit the bus.
- Attend to the immediate physical and medical needs of passengers, which may include administering prescribed medications, assisting with diapering/toileting, and addressing personal hygiene needs during transit.
- Properly secure students in age- and size-appropriate safety restraint systems, including car seats, booster seats, and specialized harnesses.
- Safely operate wheelchair lifts and deploy required securement systems (tie-downs and lap/shoulder belts) for passengers utilizing mobility devices.
- Coordinate closely with school staff, residential personnel, and parents/guardians to ensure students are safely transitioned to and from the bus at all designated stops.
- Maintain accurate records regarding student attendance, behavioral incidents, medical interventions, or safety concerns, and report them promptly to the Transportation Director or school administrators.
- Follow all established AIDB policies, state transportation guidelines, and safety procedures at all times.
- Foster a calm, safe, and orderly environment on the bus by monitoring student behavior and enforcing AIDB passenger safety rules.
- Remain calm and act decisively during high-stress scenarios, traffic delays, medical emergencies, or vehicle accidents, utilizing Managing Crisis Safely (MCS) protocols.
- Work collaboratively with the Bus Driver to eliminate driver distractions, allowing them to focus entirely on the safe operation of the vehicle.
Benefits
- Direct Deposit is required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
