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Transportation - Bus Aide

Alabama Department of Education
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE : Bus Aide

REPORTS TO : Bus Driver / Coordinator of Transportation

JOB GOAL : To assist the bus driver in providing the safest and most efficient transportation possible for the special needs students in the District

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Demonstrated success in relevant work experience
  • Ability and willingness to work in a highly demanding, stressful environment
  • Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication with students, parents, and others
  • Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member
  • Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions
  • Physical strength, agility, dexterity, acuity, and mobility to perform job responsibilities
  • Ability to use technology to communicate, to manage data, and to produce / submit required reports, correspondence, and / or financial information
  • Ability to follow instructions and accept constructive feedback
  • Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and assist students with specific hygiene needs
  • Ability to transfer students and provide physical intervention when required
  • Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds
  • CPR certification
  • 21 years of age or older
  • Ability to meet suitability criteria under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457
  • Such Alternatives to the above qualifications as state, federal, and local law and the Board may require

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, mission, goals, and priorities
  • Helps students board and exit school buses; assists the bus driver in maintaining order and comfort on school buses
  • Assists bus driver in keeping routine records related to student transportation or behavior as assigned
  • Assists with movement of students with special needs as required (positioning, lifting, transferring, and physical intervention)
  • Assists teachers and bus drivers on field trips by helping students with physical needs, maintaining discipline, and reinforcing learning situations
  • Performs basic health, first aid, or basic nursing care for special education students as directed or authorized by a school nurse
  • Attends IEP meetings if requested
  • Maintains confidentiality regarding school / workplace matters
  • Performs duties in a courteous and professional manner
  • Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and / or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility
  • Works cooperatively and productively with supervisor(s) and other system staff to ensure the system's vision, goals, and strategies are implemented; provides all pertinent data to all appropriate personnel within the designated time frame
  • Engages in professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and effective leadership
  • Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel
  • Responds to inquiries, requests, and constructive feedback in a timely and positive manner
  • Uses effective collaboration skills to work as a productive team member
  • Adheres to local Board policies, administrative procedures, and other like directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s)
  • This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Hoover City Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.

    Notice of Non-Discrimination : In compliance with federal law, our school district administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.

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