What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Aide position at Rensselaer Central School Corporation?
RCSC Bus Aide:
The person who accepts the position as a school bus aide will perform a variety of tasks to help support the driver in providing safe and proper transportation of all students to and from school.
Duties may include:
- Know the proper use of securing devices for safety restraints, wheelchairs and seat belts.
- Assist the driver in the proper loading and unloading of passengers.
- Maintain student discipline.
- Supervise and assist students in transit.
- Report any concerns regarding students to the driver and to the appropriate building staff.
- Know the school bus evacuation procedures and be physically capable to evacuate students in an emergency.
- Learn the bus route and provide route information that includes driver directions for the best way to reach a location, for a substitute or newly assigned bus driver.
- Occupy a seat that provides the best opportunity for student supervision while the bus is in motion.