Bus Aide Pool

Summary: Job Title: Bus Aide (Special Needs)

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent preferred Acceptable verbal and written communication skills Ability to address the needs of students with various disabilities Ability to participate in all required Bus Aide training and professional development Physical dexterity, coordination, mobility, visual acuity and emotional health to perform the essential functions of the position including the ability to lift and restrain students of varying age levels and sizes Successfully pass the annual Special Needs Physical Performance Test Available for regular work schedule from 5:00AM - 6:00PM Reports To: Special Needs Bus Supervisor Job Goal: Provides physical and behavioral care for students with disabilities during transport to and from school and to extracurricular activities. This individual's care/attention is precipitated by specific needs that cannot be managed from the driver's seat. Perform duties involved in the safe boarding, riding, and exiting of passengers. An individual in this position is responsible for performing all tasks assigned by the Special Needs Bus Supervisor. A Bus Aide provides physical and behavioral care of special education students during transport to and from school. This individual attention is precipitated by specific needs that cannot be managed from the drivers seat. This position also performs activities involved in the safe boarding, riding, and exiting of passengers. Greenville County Schools is looking for the following qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Acceptable verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to address the needs of students with various special needs conditions
• Ability to participate in all required Bus Aide training and professional development
• Physical dexterity, coordination, mobility, visual acuity and emotional health to perform the essential functions of the position including the ability to lift and restrain students of varying age levels and sizes
• Successfully pass the Physical Performance Test Responsibilities: Performance Responsibilities: Assist the driver when requested or required Assist students with loading or unloading the bus. (Get off the bus at every stop). Actively assist the driver when backing the bus Constantly monitor students' well-being and behavior during the route Use a positive and calm demeanor to support safe behavior for students with disabilities Interact with students during the route. Perform any student Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) requirements Respond appropriately to students needs during the route and notify the driver if an emergency exists Be familiar with the route in order to assist a substitute or new driver Assist the driver in keeping the bus clean Store and secure all student equipment that is to be transported Inspect special needs equipment for safe transport Secure special needs students and/or equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, seat belts, safety seats, safety vest etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well-being of students Provide First Aid only as trained and required by the situation Evacuate the students from the bus in an emergency and evacuation drills Sit where needed on the bus to monitor the students, but not in the front seat Prepare documentation (i.e. incident reports, student count, passenger misconduct, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information Communicate with driver / sub-driver daily regarding student help plans, routing, and evacuation plans On-call Bus Aides are required to provide a schedule of their availability and may be asked to work at alternate bus centers Assume other responsible job-related duties as assigned by the driver or supervisors
• Assist the driver when requested or required
• Assist students requiring help to load or unload the bus
• Actively assist the driver when backing the bus if necessary
• Constantly monitor students well-being and behavior during the route
• Respond appropriately to students needs during the route and notify the driver if an emergency exists
• Be familiar with the route in order to assist a substitute or new driver.
• Assist the driver in keeping the bus clean
• Store and secure all student equipment that is to be transported
• Secure special needs students and/or equipment with restraints, tie downs (i.e. wheelchairs, seat belts, car seats, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well-being of students
• Provide First Aid as required
• Sit where needed on the bus but not behind the driver unless the bus is empty
• Prepare documentation (i.e. incident reports, student count, passenger misconduct, etc.)
• Assume other responsible job-related duties as assigned by the driver or supervisors Other information: Terms of Employment: Nine (9) Months on the Bus Driver Salary Schedule. Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy. Nine (9) Months on the Support/Hourly Salary Schedule Greenville County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, disability, religion, or national origin in its dealings with employees, students, the general public, applicants for employment, educational programs, activities, or access to its facilities.