What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Rider (Substitute), Special Education position at San Joaquin County Office of Education?
JOB SUMMARY:
A Special Education Bus Rider ensures the safe transportation of special education students. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: assisting students on and off the bus, maintaining order, addressing behavioral issues, and communicating with school staff and parents. Bus riders attend training sessions, follow safety protocols, and provide support to students with special needs during the commute. The role demands patience, empathy, and the ability to handle diverse needs.
HOURS:
Bus riders have the flexibility to work a morning shift, an afternoon shift, or both. Each ride lasts approximately 3.5 to 4 hours. Morning shifts: Between 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM | Afternoon shifts: Between 11:00 AM and 5:30 PM
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to:
1. Assists in monitoring students while being transported.
2. Maintain order and discipline among students
3. Basic First Aid procedures
4. May need to fill out incident report forms and document injuries of students while riding on the bus.
5. Communicate with and understand the needs of students
6. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
7. Follow oral and written directions, communicate effectively and maintain cooperative relationships with all
parents/care providers, staff, and students.
8. Read, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
9. Maintains strict confidentiality on all job-related matters.
10. Maintain regular and prompt attendance in the workplace.
11. Ability to multi task and work under pressure in overseeing rider schedules and bus routes.
12. Communication with Human Resources Office as need arises.
13. Record-keeping skills.
14. Computer skills needed to maintain records.
15. Perform other duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
All applicants must have a high school diploma or GED from the United States.
Please be advised that your application will be considered incomplete if a formal letter of introduction, resume and one professional letter of recommendation is not attached to your on-line application. If you need assistance attaching your documents please call (209) 468-9125.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.80 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 35 per week
Schedule:
- Afternoon shift
- After school
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- No weekends
- On call
- Weekdays
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21
