What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Assistant (Aide) position at West Valley School District #363?
Note: Posting is open until filled.
POSITION Bus Assistant (Aide)
LOCATION Transportation
DAYS/YEAR 190 (10 months)
HOURS/DAY Monday - Friday: 4 Hours/Day
START DATE Upon Hire
SALARY Level 4 or 5 (depending on CDL qualifications) Transportation - M&O Salary Schedule
Placement is dependent on verified experience.
Pay is annualized over 12 months
Paid training to obtain a Bus Driver CDL
This position is eligible for medical and retirement benefits
JOB TYPE Non-Exempt (Hourly)
UNION/CONTRACT M&O (PSE)
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the bus driver in maintaining good student conduct on the bus.
- Issue citations for misbehavior as needed.
- Assist young or disabled students in getting on and off the bus.
- Assure that students get on and off the bus in an orderly fashion.
- Perform duties as a bus driver as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum age 18.
- Possess good communication skills.
- Display dependability and punctuality.
- Ability to discipline students when necessary, displaying good judgment.
- Valid first aid card required within 90 days of employment.
- Possess a valid State of Washington driver’s license including a Class B CDL with a passenger endorsement. Maintain a current State of Washington School Bus Driver’s Authorization.
- Maintain a motor vehicle driving record acceptable to the district’s insurance criteria.
- Must possess sufficient strength and agility to assist ill or physically impaired students to enter or exit a school bus through the passenger service door.
SUPERVISOR
Transportation Director
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and work year are determined by the negotiated agreement and the needs of the District.
Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for this position must complete a fingerprinted background check with the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Employment is contingent upon clearance of the background check.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
HEALTHCARE BENEFITS - Employees who meet the eligibility criteria outlined in Chapter 182-31 WAC have access to medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, and supplemental disability insurance through the School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB).
RETIREMENT - All regular, non-substitute employees are enrolled in a state retirement plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
SICK LEAVE - All regular, non-substitute employees receive 12 sick leave days (prorated based on FTE) and paid time off. Substitute employees receive sick leave per RCW 49.46.210.
PAID TIME OFF - All regular, non-substitute employees receive paid time off, including annual and/or vacation leave. Paid time off varies by position and work year. Refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for details.
OTHER BENEFITS
Classified employees receive 10-13 paid holidays (depending on position & work year). Refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for details.
Employees may be eligible for VEBA including monthly accrual and/or sick leave conversion. Benefits are position specific. Refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for details.
West Valley School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Sabre Dahl, 2805 N Argonne Rd., Spokane Valley WA 99212, Phone: (509) 924-2150, sabre.dahl@WVSD.org. Section 504 Coordinator, Dan Andrews, 2805 N Argonne Rd., Spokane Valley WA 99212, Phone: (509) 922-5478, dan.andrews@WVSD.org.
