QUINCY SCHOOL DISTRICT
TRANSPORTATION BUS AIDE
Supervisor: Transportation Supervisor
Salary Range: PSE Salary Schedule
Location/Assignment: Transportation Department
Conditions of work:
SUMMARY:
The position of School Bus Aide was established for the purpose of providing support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for assisting special education students during transport to and from school and /or special activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Assists bus driver for the purpose of handling emergency situations until the driver can take over.
• Assists substitute bus driver with clear directions to all student stops (e.g. roads, addresses, times, etc.) when a regular driver is absent.
• Assists special education students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal and emergency situations.
• Monitors students with special needs until released to teacher, instructional assistant, parent, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers.
• Prepares reports (seating chart of assigned riders, incident reports, passenger misconduct, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and /or complying with established guidelines.
• Reports observations (discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for their action.
• Secures students and/or their equipment (restraints, wheel chair tie downs, seat belts, ramps, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well-being of students.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by wearing gloves when dealing with body fluids, staying seated while bus in motion, sanitizing, etc. for the purpose of reducing airborne and contaminates that cause sickness.
• Attend all safety meetings and perform required safety trainings.
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Perform split shifts and varied hours depending on route.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Job related experience desired.
• Sufficient command of the English language to communicate with students, parents, district staff members and community.
• Possess a CPR/First aid Certificate required or able to obtain.
• Proven ability to work independently and plan and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to be flexible and agile with schedules and routes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all situations.
• Attendance and punctuality are important in this position.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands:
• Ability to regularly walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, and pull. • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
UNION AFFILIATION:
This position is represented by Public School Employees of Washington
BENEFITS:
Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision life and long-term disability plans through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Click here for more detailed information on benefits. https://www.qsd.wednet.edu/departments/human-resources/contracts
180-259 Day Employees- Paid leave benefits to include 10 sick days, 10 paid holidays, and 3 personal leave days.
260 Day Employee-Paid leave benefits to include a minimum of 12 sick days, 13 paid holiday and 3 personal leave days and a minimum of 10 days’ vacation after the first year.
*Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/hours per day.
PROCEDURE:
• Application Online at www.qsd.wednet.edu/
• Click on “Menu” and “Careers” and "Job Openings"
• All applications must be submitted online through the TalentEd system. For questions regarding the TalentEd system, please contact Velma Flores 509-787-4571.
Note: Employment contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol, FBI fingerprint criminal history background check, and School Board approval.
Quincy School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator: Nik Bergman, Superintendent, nbergman@qsd.wednet.edu, 119 J Street SW, Quincy, WA 98848, (509) 787-4571. Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Victoria Hodge, Special Programs Director, vhodge@qsd.wednet.edu, 119 J Street SW, Quincy, WA 98848, (509) 787-4571. Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: David Garza, Assistant Superintendent, dgarza@qsd.wednet.edu, 119 J Street SW, Quincy, WA 98848, (509) 787-4571.
Quincy School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer