Transportation Aide

Position Type :

Maintenance / Transportation

Date Posted : 8 / 17 / 2023

Location :

Transportation & Maintenance

Job Title : Bus Para

Department : Transportation

Reports To : Transportation Director

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Contract Status : Hourly

Salary Schedule : Approved Date :

Summary : The primary duty of the bus para is to assist students during their bus route.

Essential Functions : These statements are intended to describe the responsibilities assigned to this position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

• Maintains consistent and punctual attendance. Aides are expected to report to Transportation and clock in 10 minutes prior to leave time.
• Assist students from the door to their seat, wheelchair bracket or special equipment, and secure them as applicable before the driver continues.
• Cooperate with the driver to maintain the safety equipment to include harnesses, straps, tie-downs, etc. Maintain all equipment, stored and organized for safe and efficient use.
• Be seated in the mid-to-back of the bus, so that the students are visible and communication with the driver can be heard.
• Actively supervise all students and address any discipline. Interact with students in a positive, professional, and caring manner.
• Report to the driver if a student is brought to the bus in any unsanitary condition either from home or school.
• Be familiar with the driver's records to help assist substitute drivers with the schedule and route.
• If any unsafe incident occurs on the bus, you are required to fill out an incident report.
• Assist the driver with Railroad crossing safety especially where line of sight is hindered.
• Conduct reports are to be made if the student is having unusual behavior. Communicate with the director for clarification and report concerns.
• Sanitize the bus after each route. This includes all seats, special equipment and handrails.
• Ride other routes as needed.
• Be aware of safety procedures.
• Satisfy all guidelines contained within the department handbook.