What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Bus Aide position at Austintown Local Schools?
Substitute Bus Aide
- $12 per hour effective January 1, 2026
- Enrolled in the State Employee Retirement System (SERS)
- Substitutes may accept or decline assignments without prejudice
Bus Aide General Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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 must be on file before starting:
- Current favorable BCII (State) and FBI (Federal) background checks
- Rapback Enrollment
- Negative drug screen
- Ohio Auditor of State Fraud Reporting & Training
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.
Complete all compliance training as assigned.