Substitute Bus Aide

Bus Aide Job Description Purpose: A substitute Bus Aide works to ensure a clean, safe, and reliable transportation of students and staff to and from school and other District-sponsored activities. They also supervise students as they are on the school bus as well as assist students on and off the bus. Reports To: Director of Transportation & Maintenance FLSA Status: Non-exempt, substitute rate based on the bus route Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalentMust be over 18 years of ageDisplay sound judgment and flexibility to change.Must be work-orientated, self-motivated, and able to work independently Ability to work in all types of weatherAbility to work both indoors and outdoors in all temperaturesHealth and Inoculation Certificate on file in the District Office (after an employment offer is made)Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorilyHelps students on and off the busAssists students in and out of school buildings as neededSupervises students on the bus and assists with their needs on the busHelps substitute drivers so they will understand where to go and in what order.Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information.Ability to provide clean, safe, and reliable transportation to ensure students benefit from District programs and activitiesAbility to ensure all activities conform to District and State school transportation guidelinesMaintains discipline when students are boarding, disembarking, and ridding the school busReports student concerns to the Principal and Director of Transportation & MaintenanceExercises responsible leadership at all times while workingAbility to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and community through multiple modes of communication, including but not limited to in-person, written, on the phone, or over district radiosAbility to ensure all activities conform to District guidelines and practicesAbility to operate all equipment and machinery safely and appropriately as necessaryAbility to react to change and frequent interruptions productively and positively while still meeting deadlines as assignedAbility to work to implement the vision and mission of the DistrictRegular and consistent attendance at workGeneral Responsibilities Must observe and follow all District policies and procedures at all timesMust keep accurate records of maintenance projects by utilizing district digital databases and systemsMust be able to retain information and records confidential when necessaryReports all accidents or incidents to the Director of Transportation & Maintenance along with completing all report forms in a timely mannerAbility to promote the safety, health, and comfort of students and staff within the DistrictAbility to work evenings, weekends, and overtime when emergencies arise to prevent disruption of school when approved by direct supervisorAbility to perform other tasks and assume additional responsibilities as directed by the administrationPhysical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Requires specific vision abilities include but not limited to close vision, distance vision, color vision, [peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Working in a variety of weather and temperate conditions from below freezing to high heatRequires prolonged sitting or standing, and use of equipment, including repetitive motions and computer eye fatigueRequires stooping, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, and lifting for extended periodsRequires physical exertion to manually lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials regularlyRequired to manually lift, push, and pull at least 25 poundsRequired to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overheadMust occasionally work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptionsMust work in and around dust, fumes, and odorsAbility to hear and understand speech at normal indoors, outdoors, and on the telephoneAbility to enter data into a computer, to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aidsTerms of Employment: At-will employment. As needed position. Evaluation: Performance evaluations in accordance with the Board's policy and the Classified Employee Handbook Fort Leavenworth USD 207 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training or promoting on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status under local, state or federal law.