Substitute Bus Assistant

POSITION: Substitute Bus Assistant  

LOCATION: As assigned by the director of Transportation or designee 

JOB SUMMARY: Assists in providing safe transportation to students with special needs. Incumbent receives general direction from the director of Transportation. Direction may also be provided by building principal, especially in cases in which transportation is completed before scheduled hours are exhausted. In those cases, the incumbent will assist with program needs of the school. 

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation and principal of school to which students are assigned 

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE: 

At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for: 

1. High school diploma or possession of a general education development (GED) certificate 

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS: (These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of application, the candidate must have: 

1. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form 
2. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable 
3. Demonstrates success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Assists the bus driver in maintaining appropriate student conduct on the bus 
2. Assists special needs students in getting on and off the bus 
3. Manages student behavior and implements behavioral interventions 
4. Documents student violations of the Code of Conduct for the driver and school administration 
5. Attends annual safety meetings and in-services each year 
6. Operates a wheelchair liftgate and other devices associated with wheelchair tie downs 
7. Lifts students into and out of chairs as necessary 
8. Assists in the removal of wheelchair students during emergency bus evacuations without the use of the chairlift 
9. Assists children into and out of safety devices 
10. Performs other duties as may be required 
11. Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with others 
12. Comes to work regularly and promptly 
13. Works under stress and meets all deadlines 

OTHER JOB DUTIES: (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.) Performs related work as required by director of Transportation or building principal 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work requires occasional heavy physical effort, including lifting and bending. Tasks include lifting up to sixty (60) pounds. 

UNUSUAL DEMANDS: May be subject to a flexible work schedule 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Temporary Substitute assignment.  Hours reimbursed at the current Substitute Bus Assistant rate.  All employees are encouraged to have automatic payroll deposit. 

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  All applicants please apply through the applicant tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website – www.calvertnet.k12.md.us.

References must be directly related to work experience and must include current immediate supervisor. 

Prior to the filling of any vacancy, permanent employees who have requested a transfer in a timely manner shall be afforded an opportunity meet with the supervisor of the position for which the vacancy exists. 

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements. 

Nondiscrimination Statement 

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or genetic information or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non- discrimination policies: 

• Director of Student Services 

• Director of Human Resources 443-550-8000 

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Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement 

Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals. 

Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that he or she has been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment. 

Students, parents and community members may report allegations of harassment to:

Mrs. Cecelia Lewis

Director of Student Services

Calvert County Public Schools

1305 Dares Beach Road

Prince Frederick, MD 20678 

Employees may report allegations of harassment to:

Mr. Zachary Seawell 

Director of Human Resources

Calvert County Public Schools

1305 Dares Beach Road

Prince Frederick, MD 20678 

Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination. 

Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment. 

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office of Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: http://ocras.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481 

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