KUNA JT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 3 JOB VACANCY

Job Status:  All Applicants

Job Title:  Bus Aide 

Location:  Support Services

Calendar:  178  Days

Hours:  Full Time

Pay:  $13.53 - $16.09/hr depending on experience

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and Public Employees Retirement System paid 6 hours or more. 

We are looking for caring individuals who love working with children and are very reliable.  Great for stay-at-home parents or retirees looking for full or part-time hours.  

Job Summary:

Assists the school bus driver in providing safe transportation of pupils with special transportation needs to and from public schools and various activities, providing help to the school bus driver; loading/securing wheelchairs on the bus; securing passengers in their seats; and assisting students boarding and exiting the school bus.  Special needs Medicaid record keeping. 

Skills and Requirements

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to maintain accurate records, complete forms, and complete essential paperwork
• Ability to operate PC computer and use district-adopted software
• Ability to prioritize and multitask; ability to work accurately under pressure with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals in a courteous and tactful manner, under stress, and in a proactive manner.
• Exercise good judgment, diplomacy, and empathy when interacting with bus drivers, students, and his/her family.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children. 
• General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use email. 
• High school diploma or equivalent. 

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Develops appropriate relationships with staff, students, and parents.
• Assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline on the school bus; monitor and assist students while the bus is in operation.
• Consult with and assist bus driver in the documentation of student information, recordkeeping, and completing route surveys
• Assists young and/or disabled students in boarding and/or exiting the school bus
• Assist your driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses, and wheelchair clamps are secured as required.
• Assist in the safe bus transportation and care of student’s medical, physical, and/or behavioral needs as described in his/her Individual Education Program (IEP) plan. 
• May be required to lift and/or move students as necessary for transportation purposes. 
• Coordinate seating of pre-kindergarten students with your bus driver as required by State Transportation Guidelines.
• Tends to the special needs and conditions of each student.
• Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.
• Assist handicapped children on and off the bus; assure the student's parent/guardian meets the bus before leaving the bus stop.
• Help maintain a clean and orderly bus daily.
• Learn basic operation of a school bus in case of emergency. 
• Operates and communicates with 2-way radio if needed.  
• Communicate with the supervisor/dispatch any observed changes in the student’s behavior, medical or physical condition.
•  Receive overall direction from Transportation Supervisor or Dispatch regarding such matters as assigned hours, appropriateness of student discipline measures, and procedures for carrying out assigned duties.
• Receive direction from the assigned bus driver regarding safety and emergency procedures to be followed in assisting the driver.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned
• Assist the substitute driver with directions as needed
• Assists the school bus driver in conducting scheduled emergency evacuation drills on the school bus.
• Presents a neat, clean, and courteous appearance to parents, students, school personnel, and the general public

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Must be alert at all times and able to respond to emergencies. Must be able to lift and carry a child up to 50 pounds or drag. Must be able to operate the special equipment on the school bus (wheelchair lift, wheelchair tie-downs, car seat, etc.). No use of a cell phone while students are on the bus unless of an emergency.   

Please direct any questions about the position to:  bsaxton@kunaschools.org

Or about pay and benefits to:  hr@kunaschools.org