Substitute Bus Associate

Johnston Community School District•Johnston, IA

About The Position

To assist the bus driver(s) in providing safe and efficient transportation to all students for the district’s curricular and extracurricular programs.

Requirements

Physical abilities to meet job requirements
High school diploma or GED preferred
Ability to relate to all children and adults
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test will be required upon offer
Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
Contributes to creating a positive work environment
Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job
Works independently and with confidence
Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations
Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision
Follows policy and procedures established in the Transportation Handbook regarding student interactions

Responsibilities

Maintaining discipline when students are on the bus or in the loading areas
Reporting and documenting daily observations, routine care given, and physical/behavioral changes
Use of appropriate safety precautions and care in the transfer of all students
Exercise responsible leadership on out-of-district school trips
Assisting with the use of lift equipment in the transfer of students in wheelchairs
Assisting with ambulatory students moving in and out of the bus
Securing of wheelchairs on the bus
Checking securing devices for defects
Communicating effectively with parents, CHC, group homes, and schools
Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time