Support/Classified - Position - Bus Assistant
Job Number 4600299268

Start Date 08/01/2024

Open Date 05/22/2024

Closing Date 05/31/2024
Additional Job Information
HS Diploma or equivalent.
Tennessee Driver?s license
Effectively communicate with students and staff. Maintain accurate records
TBI/FBI background check is required
DCS background check is required
Pre-employment physical is required Pre-employment and random drug testing required. CPR and First Aid training
Annual MVR.
1. Must assist, support and receive direction from the school bus driver while on the bus in the day-to-day operations of Pupil Transportation.
2. Assist special education students boarding and exiting the bus.
3. Report any medical issues student may be having to the driver.
4. Assist in establishing a safe and orderly bus environment.
5. Help secure wheel chairs and other special seating for special needs students, when riding a special needs bus.
6. Continuously observe students during transit to make sure that they remain seated and in a safe position on the bus, assist with student management and medical needs as needed.
7. Talk with students regarding bus safety on the bus in order to maintain order throughout the trip.
8. Discuss with the bus driver and help determine how to handle individual student situations.
9. Receive advice from the school administration and provide feedback when needed.
10. Build positive relationships with students, parents, bus drivers and other school district staff.
11. Develop and apply knowledge of Bus Conduct and Discipline procedures for the school system.
12. Maintain confidentiality of student information and bus issues.
13. Attend all in-services necessary for the job.
14. Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director.
Position will start in Dickson and end in the White Bluff area.