Bus aide job description
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Example bus aide requirements on a job description
Bus aide requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in bus aide job postings.
Sample bus aide requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
- CPR and First Aid certification.
- Knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations.
Sample required bus aide soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to provide a safe and comfortable ride.
- Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
- Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
Bus aide job description example 1
Chicanos Por La Causa - CPLC bus aide job description
Plainview, TX
Sign ON bonus eligible & Relocation Incentive eligible
Effective January 3, 2022, all CPLC Employees and all Service Providers, are required to be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19. Newly hired employees, who are not Fully Vaccinated at the time of hire, are expected to begin a vaccination series immediately upon hire. CPLC recognizes medical and religious exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement, in accordance with applicable law and upon approval by CPLC. However, any person approved for an exemption, without exception, is subject to masking, weekly COVID-19 testing at their expense, and other requirements established by CPLC from time to time.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Bus Aide is responsible for assisting the Bus Driver/Facilities Custodian to ensure children observe CPLC Early Childhood Development (ECD) safety rules and regulation while traveling on the school bus. Provide educational activities which will complement the childrens classroom education. Provide clear and appropriate directives to children regarding conduct and safety on the school bus. Promoting school readiness by preparing children and families for school and life success as it relates to this position. Actively supervise children by sight and sound at all times and in all environments. Maintain all health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment. Facilitate health practices to keep children safe in the school bus, outdoor and indoor environments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma/GED is required; however, CDA is preferred. Applicant must have at least six months experience and/or training with children ages 0-5 is preferred. Good communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to follow through on assigned tasks. Relate positively and clearly with children, parents, volunteers, and staff. Demonstrate basic computer literacy and skills. Bilingual English/ Spanish preferred. A valid Texas Drivers License free of restrictions is preferred for the successful candidate hired for centers located in Texas, and a valid New Mexico Driver's License free of restrictions is preferred for the successful candidate hired for centers located in New Mexico.
Complete job description attached.
Sign ON bonus eligible & Relocation Incentive eligible
Effective January 3, 2022, all CPLC Employees and all Service Providers, are required to be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19. Newly hired employees, who are not Fully Vaccinated at the time of hire, are expected to begin a vaccination series immediately upon hire. CPLC recognizes medical and religious exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement, in accordance with applicable law and upon approval by CPLC. However, any person approved for an exemption, without exception, is subject to masking, weekly COVID-19 testing at their expense, and other requirements established by CPLC from time to time.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Bus Aide is responsible for assisting the Bus Driver/Facilities Custodian to ensure children observe CPLC Early Childhood Development (ECD) safety rules and regulation while traveling on the school bus. Provide educational activities which will complement the childrens classroom education. Provide clear and appropriate directives to children regarding conduct and safety on the school bus. Promoting school readiness by preparing children and families for school and life success as it relates to this position. Actively supervise children by sight and sound at all times and in all environments. Maintain all health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment. Facilitate health practices to keep children safe in the school bus, outdoor and indoor environments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma/GED is required; however, CDA is preferred. Applicant must have at least six months experience and/or training with children ages 0-5 is preferred. Good communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to follow through on assigned tasks. Relate positively and clearly with children, parents, volunteers, and staff. Demonstrate basic computer literacy and skills. Bilingual English/ Spanish preferred. A valid Texas Drivers License free of restrictions is preferred for the successful candidate hired for centers located in Texas, and a valid New Mexico Driver's License free of restrictions is preferred for the successful candidate hired for centers located in New Mexico.
Complete job description attached.
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Bus aide job description example 2
BelovED Community Charter School bus aide job description
Hours : This position is a split shift position. First part is from 6:15 AM to 9:30 AM. Second shift is from 2:30 PM to 6:15 PM. (Times are approximate.)
Reports To
: Transportation Coordinator
Works Closely with: Assoc. Director of Operations, Transportation Team, Manages: Coaches Bus Aides
Key Responsibilities
Management
- Tracks attendance at assigned shift(s) and makes route assignment changes as needed
- Review payroll hours each pay period, identify overages, and review reasons for overages
- Identify aides who earn attendance bonus
- Help complete semi-annual and annual performance evaluation for each bus aide
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Help investigate student behavior incidents that happen on the bus along with the Transportation Manager, Dean of Students for the scholars grade level, or the HIB Coordinator, if it is an HIB incident.
Coaching & Training
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Coach & Train bus aides in best practices and procedures:
- Use of RightSpot and tablet
- Student management
- Bus safety procedures
- Loading and unloading students
- Works closely with Deans of Students to extend school culture and discipline principles to the transportation environment
- Ride each bus route once a month in order to provide support and coaching to bus aides
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Review RightSpot on a daily basis to make sure that aides:
- Are logging students on and off the bus
- Updating records at each stop
- Starting and ending the trip
General
- Help identify and troubleshoot technical issues
- Help identify and problem solve recurring issues related to students, procedures, and bus aides
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Serve as substitute aide on route as needed
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
Candidate should be detail oriented and able to do basic math.
Must have good computer skills and able to use MS Excel and Word and able to learn new programs.
Must be able to walk up and down steps and spend extended time riding school buses.
Strong interpersonal people skills
Experience coaching and training others a plus
Benefits
This position is a full time 10 month hourly position.
Benefits include health insurance, 10 paid vacation days (5 must be taken during winter break), and paid holidays.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024