Paradise Valley Unified School District No. 69

 

 

TRANSPORTATION BUS DRIVING AIDE (Formerly Bus Aide)

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.     High School Diploma or GED.

2.     Current Drivers License

3.     Acceptable driving record.

4.     Knowledge of and ability to assist students with various special needs and related equipment.

5.     Must be physically able to assist in lifting students and operate wheelchair lift.

6.     Must have appropriate Commercial DriverŐs License or the ability to obtain the CDL within 3 months.

7.     Effective communication skills.

8.     Must pass School Bus Driver Physical Performance Test (State requirement).

9.     Current CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain certificates within 3 months.

 

GRADE:  5

 

REPORTS TO:  Driver Trainer

 

SUPERVISES:

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1.     Establish and maintain good rapport with employees, students and community.

2.     Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses and school bus drivers.

3.     Maintain discipline when students are on bus.

4.     Report students with inappropriate or unacceptable behavior to the proper authority, and complete required forms.

5.     Keep assigned bus clean and fueled.

6.     Adhere to an assigned schedule.

7.     Perform mandatory state and district inspections.

8.     Communicate and demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures.

9.     Pick up and discharge students at authorized stops only.

10.  Transport authorized students and authorized personnel only.

11.  Assist driver in conducting emergency evacuations.

12.  Drive routes as required.

13.  Perform First Aid and CPR procedures, if necessary.

14.  Assist the driver in securing wheelchairs, student restraints and other safety equipment on the bus.

15.  Assist in the loading and unloading of students on and off the bus.

16.  Serve as Substitute Bus Driver when needed.

17.  Provide specified medical support for students on board the bus.

18.  Other job-related duties as assigned.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Nine, ten, or twelve-month year.  Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

 

EVALUATION:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the BoardŐs policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.

 

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS:  Decisions regarding appropriate and reasonable accommodation(s) will be based upon the merits of each situation.  The principle criteria will be that of effectiveness and safety.

 

REVISED:  7/15/93; 7/1/03; 3/1/06; 7/1/06; 6/23/08