What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Bus Aide (20-29 hr.) position at City of Charlottesville?
Pupil Transportation's goal is to provide dependable, efficient, and safe transportation service. The School Bus Aide performs routine human support work monitoring the conduct of students on school buses and assisting with discipline and safety; does related work as required. Primarily and most frequently the work done here is under direct supervision, within one functional area, and of a routine nature.
Starting pay is $19.65 an hour. Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a part-time 20-29 hour per week, non-exempt, position and is eligible for pro-rated benefits. The city provides excellent benefits including paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.
Occasional lifting of at least fifty pounds is required. Work is typically performed inside and around the exterior of a bus and employees must also be able to satisfy the following physical requirements: Long periods of sitting; Overhead reaching, bending and stooping, crawling to inspect under buses or bus seats. Must have the physical ability to descend from or climb up to at least 3.5 feet, at the emergency door, to assist in the evacuation of the passengers. Ability to secure a wheelchair safely on the bus. Contact with Transportation Supervisor, drivers, and passengers. Contact with various administrators, and the general public. Occasional meetings with administrators and/or parents and patrons.
Starting pay is $19.65 an hour. Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a part-time 20-29 hour per week, non-exempt, position and is eligible for pro-rated benefits. The city provides excellent benefits including paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.
- For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.
- The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.
- Directs the loading and unloading of students to prevent congestion and unsafe conditions;
- Rides bus to maintain order among students;
- Participates in bus safety drills;
- Assists in maintaining and enforcing discipline and safety regulations;
- Maintains records, and prepares reports on student behavior;
- Assists bus operator when necessary;
- May operate city owned vehicle;
- Perform related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the eighth grade.
- May require driving city vehicle.
- Some experience in the management of children is desirable.
Occasional lifting of at least fifty pounds is required. Work is typically performed inside and around the exterior of a bus and employees must also be able to satisfy the following physical requirements: Long periods of sitting; Overhead reaching, bending and stooping, crawling to inspect under buses or bus seats. Must have the physical ability to descend from or climb up to at least 3.5 feet, at the emergency door, to assist in the evacuation of the passengers. Ability to secure a wheelchair safely on the bus. Contact with Transportation Supervisor, drivers, and passengers. Contact with various administrators, and the general public. Occasional meetings with administrators and/or parents and patrons.
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