About this role
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