What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Aide - AM/PM Bus Route position at Austintown Local Schools?
OAPSE transfer requests via internal applications will be accepted until 2:00 pm on 8/3/26
External applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Hours*: 3.5 contract hours per day (*additional hours available not to exceed 28.75 total hours per week)
Report times*: AM Route 6:15 am start / PM Route 1:30 pm start (*start and end times will vary slightly based on bus route)
Salary: $15.73 per hour starting rate in accordance with the OAPSE negotiated agreement
Duties and Responsibilities: (See Transportation Supervisor for specific details of assignment)
- Monitor students while riding the bus in accordance with their needs
- Assist students entering and exiting the bus in accordance with their needs
- Physically capable of safely and appropriately lifting and managing preschool and special needs children when necessary
- Work as a team with the bus driver to ensure safety and efficiency in the transfer of students
- Shall adhere to all District policies, and Transportation guidelines while on the bus and at the transfer locations
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Provide leadership by enforcing pupil behavior while on the bus
- Ensure that students are in a safe, secure environment at all times
- Employ a variety of strategies to manage student behavior and conflict
- Must attend required training and in-service annually
- All other duties consistent with the general job description as assigned by the Building Administrators, Department Supervisor, Superintendent, or designee
REQUIREMENTS TO BE ON FILE BEFORE A SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT CAN BEGIN WORK ARE:
- Current favorable BCII (State) and FBI (Federal) background checks
- Enroll in Ohio Rapback System
- Negative drug screen
Employees must follow all board policies, all state, and federal laws, and adhere to the Ohio Code of Ethics set up by the Ohio Department of Education. Subject to all applicable laws, essential job functions of this position include the employee being punctual and capable of completing all of the duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
The successful candidate must complete all required compliance training courses as assigned.