Substitute Bus/Van Assistant

Bus Assistant

Monitors/assists students to ensure safe, efficient and courteous transportation services. NOTE: Safety is the top priority even if delays disrupt the regular schedule.

Duties may require providing physical assistance to students. Blood-borne pathogen/communicable disease, child abuse/neglect, CPR and/or first aid/injury prevention training may be required as a condition of employment.

Essential Functions:

• Monitors and assists students under the guidance of the bus/van driver.
• Assists with passenger loading and unloading. Ensures passengers are seated before the vehicle moves. The driver and bus aide/monitor work as a team on wheelchair lift vehicles to secure seat belts, wheelchairs and other mobility equipment.
• Communicates rules to students (i.e., expectations and consequences).
• Keeps the bus driver and school personnel informed about behavior concerns.
• Works with staff to identify student assistance strategies most likely to be effective.
• Attends to student concerns discreetly when assistance is requested.
• Provides help as needed when aware of passengers with medical/health considerations.
• Learns proper procedures to assist students during emergency bus evacuations.
• Learns how to operate fire/safety equipment.
• Promptly reports work-related injuries to a supervisor.
• Helps the driver clean up spills or other conditions that may contribute to an accident.
• Protects district property. Implements procedures to prevent the loss of supplies/equipment.

1. Exemplify professionalism. Fosters goodwill to enhance the district's public image.

• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Contributes to an effective working environment. Performs all aspects of the job.
• Functions as part of a cohesive team. Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers.
• Keeps an acceptable attendance record and is punctual. Maintains a professional appearance.
• Respects privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Works effectively with minimal supervision. Performs tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.

1. Maintains open/effective communications.

• Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.
• Refers policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.
• Seeks clarification when directives are unclear.
• Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques. Respects diversity. Resolves issues tactfully.

1. Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.

• Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
• Updates skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively.

1. Takes precautions to protect student and staff safety. Helps supervisors manage risks.

• Implements effective pupil management procedures. Provides appropriate student supervision.
• Maintains high standards for appropriate conduct. Takes action to address harassment and/or aggressive behavior. Complies with administrative directives and federal/state laws when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior, suspected child abuse or neglect.
• Manages student behavior using positive behavioral support techniques.

1. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

• Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance organizational goals.

Safety is essential to job performance. Employees must comply with applicable workplace safety regulations, health laws and district protocols.