Bus Safety Assistant

Wake County Public Schools•Cary, NC

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About The Position

Assists the bus driver/vendor driver in providing safe and efficient transportation for students. Attends to the physical, medical, and/or behavioral needs of students as outlined in the Individualized Education Plans (IEP).

Requirements

Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback
Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, and the community.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Within sixty days of employment attend and pass medical apparatus training.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students with special needs
Experience providing nursing care

Responsibilities

Assists the bus driver/vendor driver in transporting students to and from school.
Attends to the physical, medical, and/or behavioral needs of students as outlined in IEP’s, health care plans, or information received from the school system; may could include loading and unloading of equipment, assisting students on and off the bus or vehicle including using lifts, as required, operating medical apparatus, etc.
Uses school system approved methods to maintain order on the school bus/vendor vehicle.
Notifies school based administrators of discipline problems on bus/vendor vehicle.
Assists with emergency evacuation and safety drills for school transportation.
Collaborates with school system staff to monitor progress and implement components of the IEP as they relate to safe and effective transportation.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.

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