AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

Substitute Bus Aide

Job Summary:

Assist special needs children transported to and from school.

Reports to:     Director of Transportation

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must pass a Department of Transportation physical examination by a licensed physician.
• Must have current Red Cross First-Aid certification or equivalent and CPR certification or a willingness to obtain this training and certification.
• Must have current CPI certification or a willingness to obtain tis training and certification.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Must have physical abilities to meet job requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Duties are not limited to, but shall include the following):

• 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.
• 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.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with students, employers, school staff, parents, and the public
• Complete job assignments on time without direct supervision. Duties will require working until all students are home safely or returned to school if no parent/guardian is there to receive them.
• Perform all other duties assigned to them.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to eligible individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/Or Experience

Please see Minimum and Desired Qualifications.

Communication and Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general correspondence, technical procedures and/or governmental regulations.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, peers and community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to perform tasks quickly and efficiently and follow verbal directions.
• Ability to work around congested areas.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule around job responsibilities.

Analytical and Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in written, verbal or diagram form, and deal with several abstract variables.

Temperaments

• Ability to teach others, work with people, and influence people in their opinions, attitudes, and judgments.
• Ability to perform a variety of duties.
• Ability to work with people who express conflicting opinions.
• Ability to solve problems, make sound judgments, and reach conclusions.
• Ability to express personal feelings professionally, and perform effectively under stress.

Physical Attributes

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 frequently required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle, type or feel.  The employee may occasionally sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and reach with hands and arms.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. 

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.

Certificates, Licenses

Must have current CPI certification or a willingness to obtain tis training and certification.

Must have current Red Cross First-Aid certification or equivalent and CPR certification or a willingness to obtain this training and certification.

Term of Employment

As a sustitute position this position works as needed during the school year, days of duty, and pay determined by district schedule. 

Evaluation

Performance of duty will be evaluated at least annually in accordance with Aztec School Board Policy.

Physical Rating Level

This position will require the employee to function at a “Medium” physical capacity as defined by Worker’s Compensation Statutes.  “Medium” physical capacity indicates the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally or up to 25 pounds frequently.

Physical Requirement Details

Definitions:    R = Rarely = 1% to 9% of an eight hour day

                        O = Occasionally = 10% to 33% of an eight hour day

                        F = Frequently = 34% to 66% of an eight hour day

                        C = Continuously = 67% to 100% of an eight hour day

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees in this job classification.