Mini-Bus Aide-184 Days

Madison City Schools•Madison, AL

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Provide assistance in transporting special education students. This position is expected to work 184 days per year, 4 hours per day, for a full year. The role requires adherence to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations. Employees are expected to model professional conduct, maintain clear and appropriate boundaries with students, use district-approved channels for communications, and avoid interactions that could be perceived as favoritism, grooming, or undue familiarity. Staff must promptly report suspected child abuse or neglect to law enforcement authorities as required by Alabama law. Compliance with these expectations is a condition of employment.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Skilled and effective in oral communication.
Good physical and emotional health, including the ability to lift and restrain students of varying age and size.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers and administrators.
Physical dexterity, mobility and strength to perform the essential functions of this position.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Knowledge and understanding of the school system's rules and policies, administrative procedures and state and federal rules and regulations.
Background checks must not be more than 10 years old.
A new background check is required for anyone new to Madison City Schools, regardless of the recency of the ABI and FBI background checks.

Nice To Haves

Experience in working with handicapped children preferred
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

Ensures the safety of students by buckling students in their seats and securing wheelchairs before the bus begins moving, making sure the students are seated and under control during transportation.
Assists students with crossing of streets.
Assists students during loading and unloading at home and at school.
Handles emergency physical problems during the loading, transportation and unloading of students.
Assists the driver in maintaining discipline.
Constantly checks and observes on the welfare and safety of students riding the bus.
Cooperates fully with school administration and staff in special requests regarding student behaviors and physical management.
Assists students with problems related to their handicap.
Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy and state and federal rules and regulations.
Maintains confidentiality with regard to student information.
Communicates effectively with students, parents, teachers and administrators.
Attends and participates in staff development and training sessions.
Performs other duties within the scope of his/ her employment as may be assigned.