Job Description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Vision insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
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SUMMARY
Responsible for assisting with bus pick up and drop off as well as riding on the bus route for various schools or school
districts.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the transition of students from home to school and school to home. Ensure the school bus driver is not distracted
from the safe operation of the vehicle.
Help with emergency evacuation procedures and respond to emergencies as directed by the company and school district
protocols.
Complete the initial check of student passengers to ensure they are in the correct safety equipment.
Follow all Individualized Education Plans (IEP) requirements and compliance related to transportation.
Ensure student passengers are properly and safely secured in seat belt locks, harnesses, wheelchair supports or any
other special equipment.
Complete required paperwork, such as daily attendance and bus behavior reports.
Maintain the ability to monitor and control student behavior on the bus including awareness of and adaptation to the
special medical, physical, communicative, or emotional needs of individual student passengers.
Recognize, model, and reinforce positive, desired behaviors. Create a positive, safe, and welcoming transportation
the environment of the vehicle.
Communicate and refer behaviors to appropriate school district personnel, bus driver, and Terminal Manager.
Maintain effective working relationships with the bus driver, school district personnel, and parents/guardians.
Participate in training as directed by the Terminal Manager.
Create a favorable and professional impression on students, parents, community, and co-workers.
Maintain confidentiality of student/family information in verbal, written, and electronic communication.
Refer confidential and/or behavioral information to the appropriate Dousman Transport Company personnel.
Follow safe practices and adhere to all applicable safety standards.
This job description intends to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities
performed by employees holding this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those
specifically presented in this description.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide on-the-job training to new employees.
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the company. Company employees are expected to cover or perform
temporary or part-time jobs or duties on request that the company needs to have performed.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills are required. This is normally acquired through a high school diploma or
equivalent.
Ability to train safely to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment.
Ability to interact positively with all passengers including students with disabilities or special needs.
Ability to physically perform the job's essential functions including occasional to frequent walking, standing,
sitting, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must complete a background
check, physical and tuberculosis test, and fitness for duty/drug screen.
Prior experience working in childcare and/or with children with special needs is a plus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions are normal for a School Bus Aide. Work involves assisting passengers with a variety of physical and/or other special needs in all weather conditions.
Dousman Transport Co., Inc
Job Tags
Temporary work, Part time, Flexible hours,