About this role
MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Alabaster City Schools
Job Description
JOB TITLE: SUBSTITUTE BUS AIDE
QUALIFICATIONS
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High school graduate or equivalent (GED) and Academic competency in basic skills.
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Valid Alabama driver’s license
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Good physical and emotional health, including ability to lift and restrain students of varying age levels and sizes.
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Participation in pre-service and in-service bus driver training program.
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Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.
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REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Transportation, Principal
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JOB GOAL: To maintain the safe conduct of students to and from school and to aid the bus driver as needed.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Ensure safety of students by:
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buckling them in their seats and securing wheelchairs before bus starts
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keeping them seated and under control during transportation
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assisting them with crossing the street
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assisting them during loading and unloading, at home and at school
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escorting them to the responsible adult at school.
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Account for students' personal belongings and messages.
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Assist bus driver with keeping updated file of students assigned to bus.
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Familiarize self with and uses:
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assistance request forms
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safety equipment located on bus
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emergency procedures
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bus route and pick-up points
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wheelchair lift and locking equipment.
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Deal with emergency physical problems during loading, transporting and unloading.
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Notify school officials of unusual events or behaviors.
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Cooperate with school staff in special requests concerning handling behaviors, physical management, etc.
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Contact and obtain acceptable substitute when absent.
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Understand and assist in upholding system rules, policies, and procedures.
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Respect the confidentiality of information pertaining to students and staff and the school system.
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Be regular and punctual in attendance.
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Follow correct procedure for signing in daily and securing substitutes.
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Maintain proper and professional relationship with students and other employees.
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Perform duties in a manner that will promote good public relations.
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Assume other transportation-related duties as assigned by supervisor.
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PHYSICAL ABILITIES and REQUIREMENTS
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Physical dexterity, coordination, mobility and visual acuity to perform the essential functions of the position.