Position
Substitute Bus Aide
Supervisory
Term
9 months
Reports To
Director of Transportation
Classification
Classified
Code
001.2559.6161.7500.12810.3.000
Location
District Wide
Job Code
1129
Qualifications :
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Summary :
Bus Aides support the needs of the students while boarding, riding, and de-boarding the bus. The Bus Aide will assist the driver of the bus with day-to-day responsibilities of care and welfare of the bus.
General Expectations :
Supports the mission of Joplin Schools.Supports the value of education.Become familiar with, enforce, and follow all applicable Board policies and regulations, administrative procedures, other directions given by district administrators and supervisors, and state and federal laws.Properly supervise students at all times, if applicable to essential job functions.Obey all safety rules, including rules protecting the safety and welfare of students.Care for, properly use, and protect school property.Maintain courteous and professional relationships with students, parents / guardians, other district employees and the public.Communicate effectively with supervisors, department staff, all members of the school district, and community as required.Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally.Complies with privacy rights and safeguards confidential and / or sensitive information pertaining to staff and students.Reacts to change productively and receive and transmit constructive criticism as it relates to job duties.Actively participate in professional development and obtain skills and information necessary to effectively perform job duties.Conduct all official business in a professional and timely manner, utilizing district technology resources.Arrive to work and leave work at the time specified by supervisors and attend all required meetings pertinent to the position.Maintains accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes as required by law and Board policy.Solve practical problems utilizing math functions as needed to complete job duties.Read and interpret documents such as work orders, safety rules, and handbooks and apply to job duties.Essential Functions :
Teach, monitor, and supervise safe bus practices to ensure student safetyKnow, understand, and implement specific safety accommodations for students with disabilities, such as those documented in an IEP, Section 504 plan, etc.Assist the bus driver with day-to-day responsibilities of care and welfare of the busAssist with student-related documentationEffectively communicate with school personnel regarding any student-related issuesAttend required meetings pertinent to the positionAchieve and maintain prescribed certifications per job requirements through training as provided by the DistrictExhibit through performance, an understanding of effective behavior managementMaintains records and submits reports in a timely fashionAble to follow prescribed procedures for body fluid and waste clean-up as neededAssist the Driver with maintaining a clean and healthy environment on the busEffectively act as a liaison between the family of the student and the DistrictExhibits cooperative and courteous behavior when interacting with parents, other District employees, and community membersCarry out all other duties as assignedPhysical Demands :
Occasionally lift 50 poundsSit for long periods of time on a school busFrequently walk up and down stairs and isle of bus while assisting studentsFrequently walk on a variety of ground surfaces, including, but not limited to, paved, gravel, grass, or dirtFrequently bend and twist the torso and neckFrequently squat or kneel to the groundFrequently use repetitive arm, wrist and hand movementsUse close, distance and peripheral vision as well as depth perceptionAttendance :
Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.
The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Conditions and Environment :
Environment is that of a typical bus setting. The individual who holds this position must :
Frequently work in temperatures below 32 degrees and above 100 degrees FahrenheitOccasionally work in rain, sleet and ice and drive on slippery conditionsOften work in an area with a high noise level including engine noise and the sound of many children speaking, a raised voice may be necessaryNote : The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Joplin Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not illegally discriminate in its programs, services, activities or facilities.
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