SUBSTITUTE  TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT (Bus Aide)

JOB PURPOSE:  Enhance and contribute to overall student achievement in the school district

GRADE LEVEL: Pre-12

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum computer/technology skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Ability to handle stress/anger/conflict situations
• Enjoys working with students
• Sound decision making skills
• Responsible and punctual
• Good personal health

RESPONSIBILITIES:

FOLLOW DISTRICT, LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL STATUTES RELEVANT TO A PUBLIC SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

• School District Policy and Procedures
• Complete appropriate reports/documentation as applicable
• Building emergency procedures 

MAINTAIN AN APPROPRIATE AND LEGAL LEVEL OF CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION REGARDING STUDENTS, STAFF AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS HAVING BUSINESS WITH AND ACCESS TO THE SCHOOL/DISTRICT

• Exhibit ethical behavior at all times
• Follow confidentiality procedures 

MAINTAIN A SAFE, CLEAN, AND ORGANIZED ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF

• Review safety criteria
• Keep floors dry and clear of objects for safety
• Keep chair lift clear of foreign objects
• Maintain appropriate student behavior while on the bus
• Enforce the use of seatbelts
• Report the health issues of each student
• Assist with personal hygiene 

MAINTAIN COMMUNICATION

• Use cell phone to call parents or the school

MONITOR STUDENTS WHILE ON THE BUS

• Assist with arrival and departure of students
• Review daily schedule and make adjustments
• Operate lift for wheelchairs
• Escort students to designated seats
• Help students secure seatbelts
• Secure tie-downs for wheelchairs 

ASSIST STUDENTS FROM BUS TO SCHOOL/HOME

• Check bus for student materials
• Escort students to classroom or wait for classroom assistant
• Ensure that students safely enter and exit bus
• Communicate with classroom assistant or teacher/parents 

IMPLEMENT ASSIGNED EMERGENCY PLAN

• Maintain control and safety of students on the bus in the event of an emergency
• Assist with bus evacuation drills 

CONTINUE JOB PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Participate in appropriate in-service programs/educational opportunities
• Read and study new and updated job related resources 

PERFORM DUTIES WITH A HIGH DEGREE OF COURTESY AND RESPECT

PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR/SUPERVISOR

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

Clarkston School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator: Jim Fry, (509) 758-2531, fryj@csdk12.org; and Section 504 Coordinator: Rebecca Lockhart, (509) 758-2531, lockhartr@csdk12.org. Address: 1294 Chestnut St., Clarkston, WA 99403.