QUALIFICATIONS:

          High School diploma or GED

          Ability to follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively

          Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment

          Ability to work well with all children

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

           1.         Lift and carry students with disabilities on and off the bus according to their individual   

                        needs.

           2.         Supervise students as they board and leave bus and cross street.

           3.         Assist children into building and to their classroom.

           4.         Provide support to meet each student’s special medical, physical,

                        communicative, and emotional needs.

           5.         Manage student behavior and report student discipline problems to

                        appropriate administrator.

           6.         Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding

                        student behavior while on the bus.

           7.         Become familiar with all routes to and from school campus to be of assistance to

                        driver.

           8.         Maintain an updated route schedule.

           9.         Supervise use of seat belts, harnesses, or car seats by students.

          10.       Follow emergency procedures and help driver administer first aid, if necessary.

          11.       Operate equipment according to established safety procedures. 

          12.       Follow established procedures and techniques to perform job duties including

                       lifting, assisting students, etc.

          13.       Become familiar with and follow procedures established by transportation  

                       and special education offices.

          14.       Help driver keep bus clean.   

          15.       Work irregular hours as needed.  

          16.       Other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.   

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

            None