Ponca City Public Schools

Job Description

Bus Aide

Date: July 1, 2022

Reports to: Director of Transportation 

Supervises: N/A

Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job Goal: Assist in providing safe and efficient transportation to allow students to access the district’s curriculum and extra curricular programs. Looking for an adventure seeking individual to ride the bus and assist the driver in ensuring a safe and orderly ride for our special need’s students to and from school. Our work hours are split, so you have most of the day to free. 

Employment Terms: 10 Month Contract

FLSA Classification: Nonexempt

Evaluation: Annually by Director of Transportation

Physical Demands: This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend and reach at, below and above shoulder level, repetitive use of fingers and hands to grasp and/or operate equipment; lift/move up to 15 pounds

Occasional Requirements: Walk, reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 50 pounds

Visual Requirements: Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintains good student conduct on the bus.

1. Communicates in an appropriate fashion with students, parents, and employees.

1. Is alert to any conditions in the loading and unloading area which present a danger to students.

1. Secures special equipment that may accompany the student.

1. Assists diver and students in operation of lifts for wheelchairs and assisting disabled students.

1. Performs all other tasks as supervisor may assign.