Transportation Aide

Ohio Department of Education • Upper Arlington, OH

92d • $21 - $23

About The Position

The Transportation Aide is responsible for helping children safely board the bus and assisting special needs children into their seats. This role includes ensuring that wheelchairs, seat belts, car seats, and booster seats are installed correctly, as well as coping with behaviorally impaired children. The position requires maintaining positive control over the students transported on the school bus and observing mandatory safety regulations. The aide will also promote good public relations and maintain respect for confidential information.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Less than one year related experience
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to have full control with bus discipline at all times
• Knowledge of basic first aid
• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels
• Ability to be patient and understanding

Responsibilities

• Help maintain positive control over the students transported on the school bus
• Observe mandatory safety regulations for school buses
• Help maintain pupil control and report any violations to the proper authorities as prescribed
• Notify the supervisor in case of illness to secure a substitute
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, conversation, and the clean/orderly appearance of the school bus
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student medical records
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Serve as a role model for students
• Report all accidents and complete required reports
• Enforce applicable Board policies
• Attend bus driver meetings and be available in the event of emergency dismissal
• Conduct rear door emergency evacuation drills
• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees