What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Aide position at South Conway County School District?
BUS DRIVER
Position Title : Bus Aide
Reports To : Director of Transportation
FLSA Status : Non-Exempt
Length of Contract : 180 Days (Salary and work year to be established by the Board of
Education.)
SUMMARY :
The Bus Aide, under the supervision of the Director of Transportation, is responsible for maintaining the safety of the students while on the bus. He / she represents the South Conway County School District by communicating with scholars and the public through his / her interaction with others on the job. The Bus Aide's primary responsibility is to maximize safety while riding and supervising scholars in his / her care.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS :
The Bus Aide will be evaluated by the Director of Transportation, in accordance with the provisions of the Board of Education policy on evaluation of Professional Personnel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Other duties may be assigned.
- Fulfills all assignments given by the direct supervisior.
- Demonstrates relentless commitment to safety, learning, and academic achievement of all scholars by actively participating in the Professional Learning Community Process and carrying out assigned responsibilities to contribute the mission of the South Conway County School District.
- Demonstrates effective customer service to all district patrons.
- Operates school buses at a rate of speed considered safe, as dictated by road, and weather conditions.
- Obeys all traffic laws.
- Maintains reasonable order on bus at all times, and reports undisciplined students to the Director of Transportation.
- Will see that all passengers are in their assigned seats at all times, and provide a seating chart to the Director of Transportation.
- Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
- Enforces regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
- Will be held accountable for all damaged or missing bus equipment.
- Cell phones are prohibited while operating a school bus.
- Never strikes a child, for any reason, whatsoever. Never touches a child in anger. Tries to avoid touching children at all.
- Performs any duties within the scope of this position as assigned by the Superintendent, Director of Transportation, or Fleet Manager.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hand and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to travel to other buildings or local training sites may be required for professional development opportunities. The position requires the individual to sometimes work irregular or extended work hours in order to meet demands of the position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet to loud, depending on daily operations. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.
South Conway County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
