Bus Aide Substitutes

Bus AideSaddle Mountain Unified School District #90 is seeking substitutes for Bus Aide positions available as needed now through the end of the 2025-26 school year. Tuesday-Friday, $17.25/hr 7.5 hours a day.Job Title: Bus AideJob Category: ClassifiedDepartment/Group: Saddle Mountain Unified School Organizational Directly responsible to District #90 Relationships: Transportation DirectorLevel/Salary Range: Level I Blood Borne At RiskPathogen RiskWork Status: Non-Exempt Weight Lifting Up to 50 lb.Work Days: As assigned by supervisor Benefits: Discretionary Leave per Policy Employee InsuranceWork Hours: 7.5 or As assigned by supervisor Probationary 90 working days policy GDFFingerprints Check: As required by ARS 15-534 and District Policies Drug Free Campus The use of illegal drugs is prohibited. The use of tobacco and other substances is prohibited according to policy GBED.Position Summary: The Bus Aide is responsible for providing support to the transportation department within the area of student transportation with specific responsibilities to assist special needs students to and from school and school related activities ensuring safety and order for the students.Position Qualifications and Education Requirements:1. Minimum education requirement of High School Diploma or equivalent2. Knowledge of and ability to assist students with various special needs and related equipment3. Must be physically able to assist in lifting students and to operate the wheelchair lift4. Current CPR and First Aid Certified5. Basic computer skills and effective communication skillsEssential Functions:1. Establish and maintain positive rapport with students, employees and community members2. Assists the driver in safety equipment on the bus3. Maintains discipline when students are on the bus4. Maintains an updated file on the bus of students assigned to the bus5. Assists in the loading and unloading of students on and off the bus6. Assists the driver in conducting emergency evacuations7. Provides regular and ongoing communication8. Secures students and/or their equipment (e.g. restraints, checks wheelchair tie downs, seat belts, opens ramp, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well-being of students.9. Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safety on the bus10. Maintain a high level of ethical and professional standards11. Other job related duties as assignedOther Functions: This description is intended to indicate the kinds of duties and responsibilities that may be required of employees given this title. It shall not be construed as determining what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit in any way the right of supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.Reviewed By: Cabinet Date: March, 2018Approved By: Governing Board Date:Last Updated By: Human Resources Date: March, 2018