Bus Aide

Bus Aide Supervisor Assist special needs children transported to and from school. Inspect interior of bus; seats, seat belts, safety restraints, wheelchair tie-downs and wheelchair lift. Assist in transporting challenged children and/or children with behavior problems to and from school, as well as related activities. Know and follow the district, state, and federal rules, regulations, procedures and law as they relate to the operation of a school bus. Exercise student management through correct use of communication. Load and unload physically challenged passengers using safe and responsible procedures. Be familiar with each child's particular handicap and care. Be able to control the students while on the bus to ensure a minimum amount of distraction for the driver. Ensure that students requiring seat belts have their belts on at all times while on the bus. Be able to control an emergency in a proper manner. Assist in completing bus evacuation drills in accordance with local and state standards. Maintain all requirements to be a school bus assistant in the State of New Mexico. Attend all required in-service training and be able to comply with all contractual obligations. Attend MDT meetings as required. Know how to operate two-way radio correctly and according to company policy. Check for students and lost items after each route. Assist in keeping the bus clean and in order. Assist in maintaining, reading and understanding route sheets. Keeping all documents on the bus in order. Maintain good work habits and keep a presentable appearance which includes proper dress and good hygiene. Maintain a cooperative attitude and communicate with fellow employees, supervisors, parents, passengers and school personnel. Maintain a professional demeanor. Have a positive attitude and communicate with students, parents, teachers, co-workers and supervisors. Flexibility and patience are required. Complete job assignments on time without direct supervision. Duties will require working until all students are home safely or returned to school if no parent/guardian is there to receive them. Accept other responsibilities and duties as deemed necessary by supervisor.