School Bus Aide

Job Summary

The Pike county Board of education is accepting applications for a special needs bus aide for approximately 20 hours per week.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or its equivalent (GED).
• Academic competency in written and spoken language skills.
• Aptitude for work to be performed.
• Physical ability to lift at least 40-60 lbs. and restrain students of varying age levels and sizes.
• Additional specified qualifications as deemed necessary by the Board of Education including CPR certification for children and adults/first aid training.
• Background checks are required.

Additional duties and responsibilities include:

• Respect and maintain the confidentiality of information as required by school system policy.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical and professional standards as is expected of all personnel.
• Participate in in-service activities and paraprofessional training as mandated by the State Department of Education.
• Be responsible for student in areas of physical management activities, including but not limited to transferring, diapering or changing soiled clothing, personal hygiene and adjusting and caring for equipment.