Substitute Bus Aide

Van Buren Intermediate School District•Lawrence, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The overall job goal of the Substitute Bus Aide is to sub when needed and supervise children on the bus so the driver can devote his/her full attention to driving.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Completion of State School Bus Driver Training Program required and ability to qualify for bus driver’s license
Valid Driver's License required
Exhibit satisfactory performance on both a written and driving competency test
Possess the physical strength to perform the required tasks

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a school bus aide or bus driver preferred

Responsibilities

Assure safety belts are worn by all students riding their bus.
Sweep and clean interior of bus as frequently as necessary to maintain cleanliness; this includes, but is not limited to washing windows, mopping floor, dusting and wiping down seats and driver’s area.
Discharge students from bus in the presence of a teacher or aide.
Ability to implement the principles of first aide and be prepared to administer emergency treatment, when necessary.
Maintain order and discipline on the part of every student.
Permit a child to leave a bus only on a regular stop, except upon written request of parents or direction of the school authorities.
Prevent children from hitching on bus when skating, riding bicycles, etc.
Prepare an accident report immediately after every accident involving school bus passengers.
Assist students on and off buses, as needed.
Assist the school, when necessary, in communicating with the home and vice-versa.
Notify the driver and the office in the event of absence.
Substitute for bus driver, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.
Regular and reliable, in person attendance.