Bus Driver Aide

Ascension Parish School Board Job Description

I. JOB TITLE

Bus Driver Aide

JOB TYPE

810 POSITION

REPORTS TO

Assistant Principal/Supervisor of Transportation

PAY GRADE

PARA 1

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

ASSIGNMENT PERIOD 9

months 180 days

II. SUMMARY OF POSITION'S PURPOSE

Assists the bus driver in safely transporting students to and from school.

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

•High School Diploma or its equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

•0 to 6 months of basic work experience SKILLS•Must have the ability to work well with children

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

•Must be capable of lifting students to and from wheelchairs and lifting and transferring objects up to 150 pounds

IV. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists students on and off the bus at school and at designated bus stops. Ensures that protective safety devices are in use and are fastened properly. Complies with all federal and state statutes including, but not limited to, the physical requirement to be on the bus at all times as stipulated in state statutes. Provides a substitute Bus Driver Aide when required. Assists the Bus Driver in implementing all policies and procedures on an as required basis. This responsibility includes the requirement to direct all personal and parental concerns through appropriate channels while maintaining complete confidentiality to protect the interests of all concerned parties. Attends all required in-service training. Provides courteous and prompt service to all internal and external customers including students, parents, co-workers, etc. Prioritizes and addresses requests and assignments in a professional manner to develop cooperative relationships and to ensure that student and employee records confidentiality is assured. Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, work processes and financial performance, e.g. expense management. Assists in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives. Assists co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service. Assists with the orientation of new co-workers and actively supports teamwork throughout the school system. Performs other services as required

SIGNATURES

Supervisor Date Employee Date This job description was approved by the Ascension Parish School Board on: January 24, 2023.