POSITION: BUS AIDE

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

FTE STATUS: .25 to 1.0

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION

DATE: 2024.2025

SUMMARY:

The Bus Aide is a constant reflection of our district’s commitment to safety and customer service. The Aide is responsible for providing operational oversight, day-to-day management, and assists bus drivers in the safe operation of routes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities.
Knows the route and remains alert to monitor the welfare of students while in route
Communicates behavior problems and conditions of various stops to the driver
Promote atmosphere of good conduct on buses by implementing Lincoln Consolidated Schools Policies and Procedures
Successfully operate wheelchair lift and wheelchairs
While on the bus, make sure students remain secure in their devices such as car seats, harnesses, booster seats, etc.
Work with bus driver on all behavior management decisions and implementation
Attend scheduled workshops and/or in-services related to behavior management
Assists students in the loading and unloading process
Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, students, and parents
Attends all safety and training meetings
Conducts emergency evacuation from the bus, including use of exiting by emergency door
Opens and closes service doors and moves up and down steps multiple times daily
Assists in cleaning a student up if they get sick on themselves
Assists driver when necessary to safely direct the vehicle backwards
Keep in confidence all personal, student or personnel records and information
Participates in district and school initiatives, adheres to building and district school improvement plans
Adheres to, interprets and implements all district policies, administrative guidelines and procedures
Conducts behavior to demonstrate collegiality and professionalism
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has supervisory responsibilities over students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the Board of Education may be considered. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Must be able to deal effectively with children and parents.
Ability to maintain simple written records and read sequential directions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Prefer certification in CPR and First Aid.
Applicants must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check as defined by the State of Michigan.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to explain and demonstrate appropriate leadership techniques.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals and professional journals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from all stakeholders.
Ability to express self clearly, both orally and in writing.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret information.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Ability to integrate technology into the everyday work flow is necessary.
Ability to utilize District technology and work to maintain proficiency, as required skill sets change with technology and/or the needs of the District.
Ability to use computer technology for research, data management, communications and other instruction.
Ability to use a personal computer (PC) or MAC in a networked environment to utilize the Internet and other electronic communications mechanisms.
Knowledge of productivity applications such as Microsoft Office (word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software) is required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to apply the concepts of basic math, algebra and geometry consistent with the duties of this position.

REASONING ABILITY:

Highly proficient in subject areas of: reasoning, problem solving, organizational dynamics and emotional intelligence.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Exhibit a high level of professionalism with the ability to handle confidential information, use good judgment, plan and handle complex projects and maintain a flexible attitude.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Ability to build rapport with others and to serve diverse publics.
Ability to take initiative; work well with others as a collaborative team member and exhibit good communication skills.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other departments, agencies and individuals.

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 this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to travel to other buildings is required. The position requires the individual to sometimes work irregular or extended work hours and meet multiple demands from several people.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students. The employee is exposed to infections at a greater risk than the average person. Occasionally the employee may be required to be outdoors for a short period of time, and therefore subject to varying weather conditions, for purposes of accomplishing the essential functions of this job.

TERMS:

The contract, salary and other employment conditions are to be determined by the current collective bargaining agreement between the Lincoln Consolidated Schools and the Lincoln Consolidated Transportation Union (LCTU). Further, applicants must agree to fully participate in all relevant training inclusive of or unique to the department assigned and the District.

FUNCTIONS OF POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position description has been prepared to define the general duties of the position, provide examples of work and to detail the required knowledge, skills and ability as well as the acceptable experience and training for the position. The description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the duties of employees under supervision. Lincoln Consolidated Schools retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any portion of this description in its sole judgment.

This position description is not a contract for employment.

Lincoln Consolidated Schools is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Lincoln Consolidated Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, genetic information or any legally protected characteristic, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunity.

"The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District."

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