Archuleta School District 50 Joint

TITLE: 

Special Needs Bus Aide

QUALIFICATIONS:      

1. Able to work with special needs with students with little supervision in a positive caring manner.
2. Able to maintain a safe environment while transporting, loading and unloading students.
3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO:

Transportation Director

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work requires periods of light to moderate physical activity and requires short periods standing, sitting and/or walking. Typically the position requires the employee to work in a school bus environment; lift and carry up to 50 pounds; reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; and use fingers to operate safety equipment

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Know the proper use of securing devices for safety restraints, wheelchairs and seat belts.
2. Assist the driver in the proper loading and unloading of passengers.
3. Maintain student discipline.
4. Supervise and assist students in transit.
5. Report any concerns regarding students to the driver and to the appropriate building staff.
6. Know the school bus evacuation procedures and be physically capable to evacuate students in an emergency.
7. Learn the bus route and provide route information that includes driver directions for the best way to reach a location, for a substitute or newly assigned bus driver.
8. Occupy a seat that provides the best opportunity for student supervision while the bus is in motion

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:   

                 Salary:        Based upon District’s adopted Special Education Bus Aide salary schedule.  $14.56/hr to $16.30/hr depending upon experience.  The District honors up to 7 years of experience.

   Work Schedule:       169 days per year or as designated by the annual school calendar.

                Benefits:     No benefits for part-time position

                    Hours:     6:20 am – 7:45 am and 2:45 pm – 4:40 pm or as set by Transportation Director according to ridership.  Approximately 4 – 5 hours per day.

           FLSA Status:     non-exempt/classified

EVALUATION:            

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Classified Employees.

I understand the description of this job and the essential functions, as given above.  I also understand that all of the duties are not described above and that I will perform those above and other related duties as directed by my supervisor and management.

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