Primary Purpose:

• Assist students on and off the bus according to their individual needs including lifting and carrying students with disabilities.

• Supervise students as they board and exit the bus and cross the street following established safety procedures.

• Escort students into the building and deliver to their assigned destination.

• Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and riding rules and regulations.

• Learn and adapt to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.

• Manage student behavior and report student discipline problems in a timely manner to appropriate administrator.

• Communicate with teachers and parents regarding student behavior while on bus.

• Complete and maintain accurate, updated, and timely records and reports including route sheet and daily non-notification forms.

• Operate equipment according to established safety procedures. Make sure seat belts, harnesses, or car seats are used correctly and help students use safety devises when needed.

• Follow emergency procedures including evacuation of students as needed and assist driver to administer first aid, if necessary.

• Follow established procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and assisting students.

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

• Become familiar with and follow procedures established by transportation and special education offices.

• Assist driver keeping bus clean and performance of pre- and post-trip inspections.