What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Bus Assistant Posting 555 position at Los Alamos Public Schools?
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$19.14 Hourly Rate
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191 work contract- August 5, 2025 to May 29, 2026
SUMMARY
To assist in providing safe transportation of special needs students to and from designated locations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following tasks are typical for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here:
- Operation of lifts for wheelchairs and assisting disabled students.
- Maintains good student conduct on the bus.
- Secures special equipment that may accompany the student.
- Is alert to any conditions in the loading and unloading area which present a danger to students.
- Communicates in an appropriate fashion with students, parents and employees.
- Knowledge of the order of student stops to assist with pick up and drop off.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises students while being transported on a school bus.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Able to pass standard physical examination (renewed every 24 months) and drug screen.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to work in a friendly manner with co-workers and students. Ability to obtain and maintain current first aid/CPR certification and ability to complete training on providing transportation as a related service to students with disabilities. Ability to physically manage students and equipment. Ability to observe unusual student behavior and advise supervisor. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND DEMANDS:
Frequency: In the sections that follow, the frequency categories are defined as follows:
Occasionally = 1-33% of the normal workday or class of actions
Frequently = 34-66% of the normal workday or class of actions
Continuously = 67-100% of the normal workday or class of actions
A. WORKING POSITIONS, POSTURES AND SKILLS
- Sitting - Continuously
- Standing - Frequently (loading/unloading students)
- Walking - Occasionally
- Bend/Squat/Stoop/Twisting - Frequently (buckling and unbuckling students, attending student needs, etc.)
- Reach out and up/above Shoulders – Occasionally
- Grasp, Manipulate, Motor Skills - Continuously (operate student safety devices)
- Head, Neck Movement/Flexibility – Continuously (check students)
- Quick reaction and response - Continuously (student emergencies)
- Crawling - Occasionally (student emergencies)
B. EFFORT AND EXERTION
- Lifting 70 : Occasionally (emergency, lift child)
50-70: Occasionally (students, emergency)
00-50: Continuously (Lift Pre-K students)
- Carrying 70 : Occasionally (emergency)
50-70: Occasionally (emergency)
00-50: Occasionally (emergency)
- Stamina/Endurance - Occasionally (emergency)
- Pushing, Pulling - Occasionally
C. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Toxic Materials - Occasionally (fuel/oil, exhaust fumes), Temperature Extremes - Frequently (weather), Noise/Vibrations - Continuously (road noise, engine) and High Altitude - Continuously
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees and occasionally will walk on slippery surfaces. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with public and other workers. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety and well-being of others.
The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud to where the voice must be raised to be heard.
Salary : $19