2026-2027 Special Education Bus Aide

Special Education Bus Aide

Reports To:

Coordinator for Transportation

Final date to receive applications:
Until Filled

Length Of Work Year: 183

Wage/Hour Status:
Non-Exempt

Hourly Range: $13.25 - $18.29 Minimum - Maximum

Pay Grade: AU-01

Primary

Purpose:

To give assistance to handicapped children so they may take full advantage of the instructional and related programs of the District.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED certificate required
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrated interest in and aptitude for the work to be performed
• CPR & First Aid certified preferred.

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Monitor the safety of handicapped children.
• Assist in the loading and unloading of handicapped students.
• Follows mandated child restrain procedures to ensure children are properly positioned and restrained (Booster seats, seat belts, and wheelchairs).
• Assist the bus driver in any emergency situations.to include evacuation if necessary.
• Administer first aid or CPR to students as needed.
• Assist students as needed to the school building and homes and ensure they are received by authorized individuals only.
• Assist in completing incident or accident reports, when necessary or appropriate.
• Assures the bus driver is not distracted from the safe operation of the vehicle.
• Reports any traffic violation incurred by the driver to the immediate supervisor.
• Assist in maintaining the interior of the bus in a clean and safe operating condition.
• Assures that no child is left behind or left unsupervised on the bus.
• Attends all staff meetings, team meetings, and trainings as requested
• Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or others
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Mental Demands:
  Maintain emotional control, ability to communicate effectively Ability to maintain effective control over groups of students
• Physical Demands/Environment Factors:
  Ability to pass a physical & stress test. Ability to pass a drug test. Moderate standing, stooping, and bending Heavy Lifting Riding bus with children