York County School Division
Position Type:
Transportation/Transportation Positions
Date Posted: 11/2/2023
Location: Transportation and Bus Garage
Date Available: ASAP
Job Description
Title: BUS DRIVER ASSISTANT
This Position is:
Non-Exempt
Primary Function: Assist with the safety of special needs students during loading, unloading, and en route to and from school. Minimum Qualifications: Ability to deal with exuberant behavioral characteristics of youthful riders, sufficient strength, agility and dexterity needed to assist students who are physically/mentally challenged. Ability to recognize and move quickly to solve problems, familiarity with the proper use of wheel chairs, braces, crutches, etc. Ability to determine when a child is behaving abnormally for his/her disability. Possess personal characteristics of flexibility, sympathy, understanding, patience, friendliness, and emotional stability. Reports to:
Bus Driver - Lead. Each assistant shall be directly responsible to the principal of the school(s) served on matters related to student discipline and patron relations.
Performance Responsibilities:
Maintain student discipline following the guidelines established by the School Board Act in a professional manner exhibiting a positive image in dealing with students, parents, and school division personnel Assist in emergency evacuation drills in keeping with division regulations. Attend workshops and safety meetings as directed Report personal absences to supervisor allowing sufficient time to secure a substitute Operate hydraulic-lift equipped bus for the purpose of loading and unloading students utilizing wheelchairs. Secure each student into his/her location with either harnesses, seat belts, wheelchair locks, or other safety equipment. Be aware of the health and/or behavior problems of each child riding the bus Be familiar with the medical, psychological, and physical background of each child and at the same time respect their right to confidentiality Be alert and exercise good judgment concerning emergencies, disabled vehicles, and special requests by parents of students. Instruct students concerning the skills and actions of responsible passengers. Perform other duties as assigned by Bus Driver, Bus Driver - Lead, and Manager of Transportation Services Terms of Employment:
182 days per school year. Workshop/in-service as required.
Evaluation:
Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of non-licensed personnel. The York County School Division does not discriminate on the basis of race (Title VI), color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, gender (Title IX), age or disability (Section 504), or any other protected class in its educational programs, activities or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following positions have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Title IX Coordinator Chief Human Resources Officer 302 Dare Road Yorktown, VA 23692 757-898-0349
Section 504/ADA Coordinator Director of Special Education 302 Dare Road Yorktown, VA 23692 757-898-0455
Date Posted: 11/2/2023
Location: Transportation and Bus Garage
Date Available: ASAP
Job Description
Title: BUS DRIVER ASSISTANT
This Position is:
Non-Exempt
Primary Function: Assist with the safety of special needs students during loading, unloading, and en route to and from school. Minimum Qualifications: Ability to deal with exuberant behavioral characteristics of youthful riders, sufficient strength, agility and dexterity needed to assist students who are physically/mentally challenged. Ability to recognize and move quickly to solve problems, familiarity with the proper use of wheel chairs, braces, crutches, etc. Ability to determine when a child is behaving abnormally for his/her disability. Possess personal characteristics of flexibility, sympathy, understanding, patience, friendliness, and emotional stability. Reports to:
Bus Driver - Lead. Each assistant shall be directly responsible to the principal of the school(s) served on matters related to student discipline and patron relations.
Performance Responsibilities:
Maintain student discipline following the guidelines established by the School Board Act in a professional manner exhibiting a positive image in dealing with students, parents, and school division personnel Assist in emergency evacuation drills in keeping with division regulations. Attend workshops and safety meetings as directed Report personal absences to supervisor allowing sufficient time to secure a substitute Operate hydraulic-lift equipped bus for the purpose of loading and unloading students utilizing wheelchairs. Secure each student into his/her location with either harnesses, seat belts, wheelchair locks, or other safety equipment. Be aware of the health and/or behavior problems of each child riding the bus Be familiar with the medical, psychological, and physical background of each child and at the same time respect their right to confidentiality Be alert and exercise good judgment concerning emergencies, disabled vehicles, and special requests by parents of students. Instruct students concerning the skills and actions of responsible passengers. Perform other duties as assigned by Bus Driver, Bus Driver - Lead, and Manager of Transportation Services Terms of Employment:
182 days per school year. Workshop/in-service as required.
Evaluation:
Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of non-licensed personnel. The York County School Division does not discriminate on the basis of race (Title VI), color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, gender (Title IX), age or disability (Section 504), or any other protected class in its educational programs, activities or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following positions have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Title IX Coordinator Chief Human Resources Officer 302 Dare Road Yorktown, VA 23692 757-898-0349
Section 504/ADA Coordinator Director of Special Education 302 Dare Road Yorktown, VA 23692 757-898-0455