JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:                             Substitute Special Education School Bus Assistant/Bus Aide (2862)

Information:                 30 hours per week/9 months per year

Classification:              Classified Hourly

Qualifications:          

To perform the job successfully, as individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed are representative of knowledge, skill, physical stamina, and/or ability required. 

1. High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
2. Paraprofessional experience preferred
3. Must be able to pass physical and drug test
4. Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship
5. Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To:  Director of Transportation

Position Goals:  To assist in providing safe transportation of special needs students to and from designated locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  Other duties may be assigned

1. Assist driver in performing pre-trip inspections of vehicle before each route and post trip after each route.
2. Maintain regular, reliable attendance and be punctual in arriving to work.
3. Perform all physical duties of the job:  pre-trip inspection, cleaning and sweeping of vehicle, assisting students on and off the school bus, securing wheelchairs, and fasten all occupant restraining devices.
4. Promote a positive image of the school district through proper dress, proper school bus operations, and in dealing with parents, teachers, students, and other district personnel.
5. Assist driver keep bus clean inside and out, including regular cleaning of windows.
6. Adhere to all Jenks Public School Board policies and transportation department procedures.
7. Maintain discipline on the bus and follow discipline plan for handling discipline problems on the school bus.
8. Assist on any bus or route as assigned by the Director of Transportation or designee.
9. Complete all paperwork as required by the Director of Transportation or designee.
10. Attend all in-service training classes.
11. Assist driver in keeping route information updated.
12. Keep all student information confidential.
13. Assist driver in loading and unloading students in wheelchairs and properly secure all wheelchair equipment.
14. Report any interior bus defects to be added to daily inspection sheet to the driver.
15. Perform all other duties as assigned but the Director of Transportation or designee.

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 the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally required to walk or stand.  The employee will frequently bend or twist and the neck and trunk, reach above the head and forward, uses hand strength to grasp equipment or students, ascend or descend bus steps unassisted.  The employee must be able to occasionally life and/or move up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 90 pounds such as students in wheelchairs. 

Work Environment:  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees.  The employee will may occasionally walk on wet or slippery surfaces.  The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with public and other co-workers.  The noise level is frequently loud enough that the employee must raise his/her voice to be heard.  The employee has direct responsibility for the safety and well-being of others.

Terms of Employment:

Nine (9) months a year.  Salary and work year to be established by the Jenks Public School Board.  Benefits as established by School Board policy.

Evaluation:    

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education’s police on Staff Evaluation.

I acknowledge receiving a copy and explanation of the Job Description for Special Education School Bus Assistant.  I understand the performance duties and responsibilities are an integral part of my employment and I will be subject to evaluation of my performance.