Bus Aide Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED)
• Academic competency in basic skills
• Valid Alabama driver’s license
• Good physical and emotional health, including ability to lift and restrain students of varying age levels and sizes
• Participation in pre-service and in-service bus driver training program
• Physical dexterity, coordination, mobility and visual acuity to perform the essential functions of the position

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of students by buckling them in their seats and securing wheelchairs before bus starts
• Keep students seated and under control during transportation
• Assist students with crossing the street
• Assist students during loading and unloading, at home and at school
• Escort students to the responsible adult at school
• Account for students' personal belongings and messages
• Assist bus driver with keeping updated file of students assigned to bus
• Familiarize self with and uses assistance request forms, safety equipment located on bus, emergency procedures, bus route and pick-up points, and wheelchair lift and locking equipment
• Deal with emergency physical problems during loading, transporting and unloading
• Notify school officials of unusual events or behaviors
• Cooperate with school staff in special requests concerning handling behaviors, physical management, etc.
• Contact and obtain acceptable substitute when absent
• Understand and assist in upholding system rules, policies, and procedures
• Respect the confidentiality of information pertaining to students and staff and the school system
• Be regular and punctual in attendance
• Follow correct procedure for signing in daily and securing substitutes
• Maintain proper and professional relationship with students and other employees
• Perform duties in a manner that will promote good public relations
• Assume other transportation-related duties as assigned by supervisor