Aide, Bus

Position: 

Bus Aide

Supervisor:

Director of Transportation

Work Site:

Assigned Bus

Summary:

Assist special needs children transported to and from school.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect interior of bus; seats, seat belts, safety restraints, wheelchair tie-downs and wheelchair lift.
• Assist in transporting challenged children and/or children with behavior problems to and from school, as well as related activities.
• Know and follow the district, state, and federal rules, regulations, procedures and law as they relate to the operation of a school bus.
• Exercise student management through correct use of communication.
• Load and unload physically challenged passengers using safe and responsible procedures.
• Be familiar with each child's particular handicap and care.
• Be able to control the students while on the bus to ensure a minimum amount of distraction for the driver. 
• Ensure that students requiring seat belts have their belts on at all times while on the bus.
• Be able to control an emergency in a proper manner. 
• Assist in completing bus evacuation drills in accordance with local and state standards.
• Maintain all requirements to be a school bus assistant in the State of New Mexico.
• Attend all required in-service training and be able to comply with all contractual obligations.
• Attend MDT meetings as required.
• Know how to operate two-way radio correctly and according to company policy.  
• Check for students and lost items after each route.  Assist in keeping the bus clean and in order.
• Assist in maintaining, reading and understanding route sheets.  Keeping all documents on the bus in order.
• Maintain good work habits and keep a presentable appearance which includes proper dress and good hygiene.
• Maintain a cooperative attitude and communicate with fellow employees, supervisors, parents, passengers and school personnel. 
• Maintain a professional demeanor.
• Have a positive attitude and communicate with students, parents, teachers, co-workers and supervisors.
• Duties will require working until all students are home safely or returned to school if no parent/guardian is there to receive them.
• Accept other responsibilities and duties assigned by supervisor
• Support district and school efforts to keep CCSD safe and secure
• Complete and comply with all required trainings annually
• Adhere to NM Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession (NMAC 6.60.9.8)
• Other duties as assigned, reasonably related to the scope of the position

Minimum Qualifications:

• 18 years of age
• High School diploma or GED
• Pass Physical examination by licensed physician

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Dine language, culture, and history preferred
• Good communication skills and customer service skills
• Valid First Aid & CPR Certificate

Physical/Job Requirements:

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, reaching, kneeling, driving a vehicle, traveling long distances, writing, typing, word processing, reading, researching information, and effective communication skills.

Safety and Health:

• Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions
• Completed and cleared background check
• Pass drug test if required for position
• Knowledge and compliance with district and school Safety Plans

Equipment/Material Handled:

• Multimedia equipment, including current technology
• Equipment/materials relevant to the job responsibilities
• Valid driver license and insurable by district if necessary

Work Environment:

• Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature and air quality
• Work interruptions
• Flexibility
• Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision
• Must complete applications and assignments within the timeframes allowed
• Extended work hours, on occasion

Term of Employment:

• Non- Exempt