Substitute Bus Aide - Transportation Department

Elko • Elko, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

To assist in providing safe transportation from home to school for special needs students. This is an unlicensed position assigned to the classified salary schedule. The role involves the safe transport of students on regularly scheduled routes and on special trips.

Requirements

• High school graduation or other equivalent, (i.e., GED, trade school, foreign equivalency, etc.)
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certificate from either the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or other similar organization. Certification must be maintained for the duration of the assignment. Certification training must be in-person and include a hands-on component. Online courses will not be accepted.
• Ability to be able to remove students from wheelchair and bus in an emergency evacuation.
• Ability to effectively communicate safety rules/procedures and what constitutes acceptable/unacceptable behavior to students.
• Ability to operate a two-way radio.
• Ability to work cooperatively with employees, students, parents, administrators, and the public.
• Ability to recognize and report hazards and apply safe work methods.
• Demonstrate aptitude or competence for assigned duties.
• Possess physical and mental stamina commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
• High school transcript or other equivalent, (i.e., GED, trade school transcript, foreign equivalency, etc.) if applicable.
• Specific documented evidence of training and experience to satisfy qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Know the proper use of securing devices for safety restraints, wheelchairs, and seat belts.
• Assist the driver in the proper loading and unloading of passengers.
• Maintain student discipline.
• Supervise and assist students in transit.
• Know the school bus evacuation procedures and be physically capable to evacuate students in an emergency.
• Report any concerns regarding students to the driver and the appropriate transportation staff.
• Learn the bus route and provide route information that includes driver directions for the best way to reach a location, for a substitute or newly assigned bus driver.
• Occupy a seat that provides the best opportunity for student supervision while the bus is in motion.
• Perform other tasks related to the position as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED