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Bus Assistant Payson Unified District Transportation - Payson, Arizona This job is also posted in Payson Unified School District #10 Job Details

Job ID:

5878897

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

TITLE:

BUS ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT:

Transportation

QUALIFICATIONS

Possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card within forty-five (45) days of employment. Two years experience in working with students is preferred. Must currently possess (or have the ability to obtain upon hire) CPR, AED and First Aid certifications. Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

JOB GOALS

The Bus Assistant, under the direction of the Director of Transportation, accompanies the Bus Driver and provides assistance, guidance and supervision to students with varying levels of disability (ranging from none to severe) and facilitates rider safety during transportation to and from school and during other special events such as field trips.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

The following tasks are essential for this position. This list is not inclusive of all responsibilities. Individuals may not perform all of these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed. Complies with all HIPAA and FERPA related confidentiality requirements. Develops positive relations with students, parents, school staff and the public. Supervises and assists students on the bus while enroute to and from school and during other special events. Assists at the schools to ensure safe onboarding and offboarding of students. Assists during school field trips. Assists in communication with parents, and students as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of:

District policies, operations and organization. Interpersonal skills including tact, courtesy, and diplomacy. Communication (telephone, email, etc.) etiquette. The proper use of the English language. Child behavior. Related Dept of Transportation safety protocol.

Skill and Ability to:

Work cooperatively with others and provide a high level of customer service. Establish work priorities to meet schedules and timelines. Work with, assist and supervise students with varying degrees of emotional and behavioral handicaps. Maintain all pertinent safety protocols during the transportation of students.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Perform lifting, pushing and/or pulling which does not exceed 50 pounds and is an infrequent aspect of the job. Requires vision (which may be corrected) to read small print. Requires the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend. Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects. Requires the ability to stand for long periods. Requires the ability to walk long distances. Is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

REPORTS TO

Director of Transportation

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Director of Transportation in accordance with the provisions of Governing Board policy in evaluation of classified personnel.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

9 or 10 months (depending on assignment)

SALARY:

Salary for the position is set according to the Classified Salary Schedule determined by the Governing Board. Column A

FLSA STATUS:

Non Exempt

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements