Bus Associate

POSITION SUMMARY: To assist the bus driver(s) in providing safe and efficient transportation to all students for district’s curricular and extracurricular programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Physical abilities to meet job requirements
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to relate to all children and adults
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills

Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test will be required upon offer.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Personal Performance Criteria

• Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
• Contributes to creating a positive work environment
• Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
• Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
• Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job
• Works independently and with confidence
• Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

Professional Performance Criteria

• Follows policy and procedures established in the Transportation Handbook regarding student interactions. Responsibilities/expectations in dealing with students would include:
• Maintaining discipline when students are on the bus or in the loading areas
• Reporting and documenting daily observations, routine care given, and physical/behavioral changes
• Use of appropriate safety precautions and care in the transfer of all students
• Exercise responsible leadership on out-of-district school trips
• When transporting special education students, additional responsibilities include:
• Assisting with the use of lift equipment in the transfer of students in wheelchairs
• Assisting with ambulatory students moving in and out of the bus
• Securing of wheelchairs on the bus
• Checking securing devices for defects
• Communicating effectively with parents, CHC, group homes, and schools
• Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time

Work Hours: M-F 6:30 am to 9:00 am and 2:00 pm - 4:30p pm

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, life & LTD
• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
• Flex spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Paid leave and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement