25/26 School Bus Safety Assistant (Part-Time) 204702

TITLE:                                School Bus Safety Assistant (Part-Time)         

FLSA STATUS:                    Non-Exempt   

QUALIFICATIONS:           Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.  Must have a valid                                           NC Driver’s License with a favorable driving record.

REPORTS TO:                    Transportation Supervisor

JOB GOAL:                         To assist the bus driver with transporting students to and from school in a safe and efficient manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensures safety and care of students boarding, riding, and departing the school bus.

Maintains a high standard of student conduct at all times.

Assists the bus driver in maintaining discipline on the school bus; monitors and assists

students while the bus is in operation.

Consults with and assists bus drivers in documentation of student information and recordkeeping.

Ensures students are properly secured in seat belts, harnesses and wheelchairs as required.

Assists parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students;

coordinates seating of pre-kindergarten students as required by State Transportation

Guidelines.

Communicates with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning

student background, medical problems and behavior as appropriate.

Ensures all incidents are properly reported and documented.

Maintains current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.

Assists students on and off the bus; assures a responsible adult meets students leaving the bus.

Complies with the transportation safety standards set by the State of North Carolina and Cumberland County Schools.

Attends and successfully completes all training activities as required to improve ability and knowledge in performance of work duties.

Serves as team player and role model for other employees in the organization; demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organizational core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being customer driven, and valuing fairness.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Maintains regular attendance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able-bodied, free of physical handicaps, in good physical condition and be able to lift at least twenty (20) pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Background check with local and state law enforcement agencies required.
Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License.
CPR / First Aid Certification preferred

Salary : $15 - $21