TITLE:   BUS AIDE

 

REPORTS TO:  DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION

 

JOB GOAL: TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING SAFE TRANSPORTATION SO THAT STUDENTS MAY ENJOY THE FULLEST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE FROM THE DISTRICTS PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS.

 

 

Qualifications

1. The bus aide will adhere to all local, state and federal regulations.
2. Will adhere to all rules and regulations set forth by the Poplar Bluff Board of Education.
3. The aides time schedule will be assigned by the Director of Transportation.

 

Performance Responsibilities

1. Assists the bus driver in maintaining good conduct on the bus.
2. Assumes the responsibility of seeing that children remain in their seats.
3. Assures that students get on and off the bus in a safe, orderly fashion.
4. Provides mild supervision over the children who misbehave, reporting serious offenses to bus drive or the child’s teacher.
5. Collects and turns over to the school staff those personal items left on the bus by students.
6. Any other duties assigned by the Director of Transportation.
7. Must be physically able to assist or remove students from the bus in case of emergency.

 

Essential Functions of the Job

1. Must be able to communicate clearly with teachers, students, administrators and other staff members.
2. Must be able to read and understand written orders and instructions.
3. Must be able to physical assist or remove students from the bus in case of an emergency.
4. The employee must lift up to 40lbs. and or push/pull up to 100 lbs. such as student equipment and wheelchairs.
5. Any other duties assigned by the administrator.