What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Bus Associate position at Des Moines Public Schools?
Position Details :
Work morning and afternoon shift daily
Academic School Year 20-25 hours a week
Monday-Friday
TITLE : Bus Associate
DEPARTMENT : Transportation
REPORTS TO : Director of Transportation
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM :
Director of Transportation, Specialist(s), Lead Driver
EVALUATES : Not applicable
POSITION INVENTORY : A12
POSITION TYPE : TRANS
FLSA Status : Non Exempt
Part Time
Academic Calendar
Less than 30 hours / week. Variable Hours
BASIC FUNCTION :
Assist with the supervision and safety of students while on the bus. This position requires continuous use of independent judgment. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the transportation department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Assist in the supervision and support of students to ensure behavioral, health, and safety needs are met; report policy infractions, as appropriate.
- Physically assist the driver in loading and unloading students, including students with accommodations such as wheelchairs, safety vests, etc.
- Perform visual safety equipment inspection at the start of each route; including harnesses, wheelchair tie down devices, etc.
- Report all equipment damage and / or repair items using established procedures and
- Assist in assuring interior cleanliness and appearance of the school bus.
- Assist in providing the necessary safeguards to prevent loss of or damage to property, or failure of mechanical equipment.
- Complete Medicare
- Utilize a computer for District and Department email communications and online training
- Attend professional development.
- Adhere to District policies / procedures and Department work rules.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position) :
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS :
Required Education and Experience :
Desired Education and Experience :
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities :
All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and / or a motor vehicle record check.
PHYSICAL DEMAND : FREQUENCY :
Standing
Occasional 1% - 32%
Walking
Occasional 1% - 32%
Sitting
Occasional 1% - 32%
Bending / Stooping
Occasional 1% - 32%
Reaching / Pushing / Pulling
Occasional 1% - 32%
Climbing / Stairs
Occasional 1% - 32%
Driving
Never 0%
Lifting / Pushing / Pulling (75 lbs.)
Occasional 1% - 32%
Carrying (10 feet)
Occasional 1% - 32%
Manual Dexterity Tasks
Telephone
Occasional 1% - 32%
Computer
Occasional 1% - 32%
Other
Occasional 1% - 32%
Working Conditions
Inside
Frequent 33% - 66%
Outside
Frequent 33% - 66%
Extremes of Temperature / Humidity
Frequent 33% - 66%
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All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and / or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Approved By : Emily Behrens
Date : 2 / 9 / 2024
