Bus Assistant (Substitute) Specialized Transportation

Position Purpose
To assist in providing safe transportation of special needs students to and from designated locations.  To function as a substitute bus driver when necessary.

Essential Functions
NOTE:  These duties and responsibilities are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA.   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

• Assist Driver and students in operation of lifts for wheelchairs and assisting disabled students.
• Secures special equipment that may accompany the student.
• Is alert to any conditions in the loading and unloading area which present a danger to students.
• Communicates in an appropriate fashion with students parents and employees.
• Must be able to routinely lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to perform frequent and repetitive physical labor which includes lifting, bending, flexing, pushing and climbing.
• Provide safe and comfortable conditions for pupils who ride on LESA buses.
• Assist pupils as they enter and leave the bus, and will assist in loading and unloading wheel chair pupils.
• See to it that pupils are seated with seat belts securely fastened before the vehicle is in motion.  If pupils unfasten their belts during the ride, assistants are to assist pupils in refastening seat belts.
• Observe pupil behavior and take positive action in correcting behavioral problems by using approved techniques.
• Assist in bus emergency evacuation.
• Required to wear seat belts when vehicle is in motion.
• Assist driver when backing maneuvers are necessary.
• If emergency exists on the bus and help is required, use radio to contact base or, if not successfully, call the office if at all possible.
• Be at his/her assigned work station ready to perform their assigned duties at the regular (stated) starting time for all bus runs.
• Clean interior of assigned bus, mop floors, wipe down seats and clean windows as needed.  Complete these tasks during non-pupil supervisory time (waiting for pupils, fueling buses, etc.).
• Follow all stated rules, procedures and policies.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Equipment

• Uses standard automotive and bus equipment, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to and from school district buildings, to vehicle service stations, field trip locations and other destinations are required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard school bus environment.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

• Experience working as a bus driver in a school district preferred.
• Paid training provided.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services.