Academy District 20
Job Posting
Assists the bus driver in providing the safe, efficient, courteous, customer-centered transportation to and from school and related activities for special needs students. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time. Reports consistently for work as scheduled
Performs other duties as assigned
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
Assists driver in simulated and actual emergency evacuation of all vehicle occupants
Assists in the resolution of disciplinary student issues
Assists the student(s) assigned with physical tasks, such as putting on and taking off of outerwear, putting on backpacks, buckling seat belts, etc.
Attends pre-job training, ongoing training, meetings, and conferences as required during the school year in order to remain up-to-date on job procedures
Directs action of children and traffic at assigned crosswalks in order to ensure safe crossing
Enforces all school rules of student behavior
Maintains student logs of daily problems that occur on the bus
Maneuvers wheelchairs and secures wheelchairs for transporting students
Monitors behavior contracts and reward systems for students
Obtains and maintains certifications necessary to support special needs students
Performs nonviolent crisis intervention techniques when appropriate, after training
Performs tasks for student(s) such as wiping noses and chins, cleaning/disinfecting of regurgitation, blood, and urine
Provides initial first aid/emergency care when needed
Provides personal assistance to students
Safely secures students in safety vests, car seats, or seat belts
Serves as a resource to the student personnel evaluation team concerning an assigned student
Supervises loading and unloading of buses
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Ability to provide a warm and caring attitude toward students
Ability to recognize safety issues in the workplace
Ability to supervise students on a daily basis
Ability to understand special student needs
Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
Detail-oriented
Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible, patient
Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of district operations, rules, policies, procedures, and regulations
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.
The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.
The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.
The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.
Work is generally performed within an inside or protected environment.
Work is generally performed in a student transportation vehicle.
The incumbent may experience exposure to all types of weather conditions, high noise levels, dust, fumes, and other elements associated with transportation duties.
The incumbent may experience exposure to stressful or confrontational situations.
Physical Demands: Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties
Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices
Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils
Subject to hazardous conditions of ice and snow while performing transportation duties
Lifts or carries burdens up to 50 lbs., and pushes and/or pulls other burdens weighing 100 lbs.; may have to lift students when required
Has visual capacity enabling safe operation of tools and machinery
Spends the majority of time sitting and may stand and walk while performing duties
Conducts activities involving climbing, stooping, kneeling/bending, crouching/squatting, twisting, and reaching
Cognitive Functions: The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.
Required Qualifications: First Aid/CPR - American Heart Asc. / Red Cross / Etc., High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications: $18.69-19.16 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Hours per Day: 4.0 hours Hours split between mornings and afternoons. Number of Days per Year: 171 days Full-Time - Regular New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal. Documents emailed directly to a supervisor will not be considered for application purposes and will not receive a response. A completed online application also includes the following uploaded documents in PDF format: A current resume
Please do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school/location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the posting. Hiring Manager Email: becky.lapen@asd20.org
Assists the bus driver in providing the safe, efficient, courteous, customer-centered transportation to and from school and related activities for special needs students. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time. Reports consistently for work as scheduled
Performs other duties as assigned
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
Assists driver in simulated and actual emergency evacuation of all vehicle occupants
Assists in the resolution of disciplinary student issues
Assists the student(s) assigned with physical tasks, such as putting on and taking off of outerwear, putting on backpacks, buckling seat belts, etc.
Attends pre-job training, ongoing training, meetings, and conferences as required during the school year in order to remain up-to-date on job procedures
Directs action of children and traffic at assigned crosswalks in order to ensure safe crossing
Enforces all school rules of student behavior
Maintains student logs of daily problems that occur on the bus
Maneuvers wheelchairs and secures wheelchairs for transporting students
Monitors behavior contracts and reward systems for students
Obtains and maintains certifications necessary to support special needs students
Performs nonviolent crisis intervention techniques when appropriate, after training
Performs tasks for student(s) such as wiping noses and chins, cleaning/disinfecting of regurgitation, blood, and urine
Provides initial first aid/emergency care when needed
Provides personal assistance to students
Safely secures students in safety vests, car seats, or seat belts
Serves as a resource to the student personnel evaluation team concerning an assigned student
Supervises loading and unloading of buses
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Ability to provide a warm and caring attitude toward students
Ability to recognize safety issues in the workplace
Ability to supervise students on a daily basis
Ability to understand special student needs
Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
Detail-oriented
Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible, patient
Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of district operations, rules, policies, procedures, and regulations
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.
The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.
The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.
The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.
Work is generally performed within an inside or protected environment.
Work is generally performed in a student transportation vehicle.
The incumbent may experience exposure to all types of weather conditions, high noise levels, dust, fumes, and other elements associated with transportation duties.
The incumbent may experience exposure to stressful or confrontational situations.
Physical Demands: Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties
Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices
Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils
Subject to hazardous conditions of ice and snow while performing transportation duties
Lifts or carries burdens up to 50 lbs., and pushes and/or pulls other burdens weighing 100 lbs.; may have to lift students when required
Has visual capacity enabling safe operation of tools and machinery
Spends the majority of time sitting and may stand and walk while performing duties
Conducts activities involving climbing, stooping, kneeling/bending, crouching/squatting, twisting, and reaching
Cognitive Functions: The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.
Required Qualifications: First Aid/CPR - American Heart Asc. / Red Cross / Etc., High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications: $18.69-19.16 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Hours per Day: 4.0 hours Hours split between mornings and afternoons. Number of Days per Year: 171 days Full-Time - Regular New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal. Documents emailed directly to a supervisor will not be considered for application purposes and will not receive a response. A completed online application also includes the following uploaded documents in PDF format: A current resume
Please do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school/location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the posting. Hiring Manager Email: becky.lapen@asd20.org