Bus Aide/Monitor - Part Time

• Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years

• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years

Job Summary:

Bus aides are assigned to special education bus routes to assist the school bus driver and students while they are being transported to and from school; to ensure their safe transportation and to provide assistance when entering and exiting the school bus; and to provide assistance with student health care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist school bus driver while the bus is in operation and with emergencies and with bus evacuations
• Assist the school bus driver special education students to provide for special needs during transport to include safe loading and unloading from buses during normal and emergency transport
• Instruct special education students and/or other passengers in the rules and regulations to maintain safety on the school bus
• Monitor students on and/or around the buses to ensure the safety and welfare of the students
• Assist in the implementation of strategies to manage student behavior
• Report observations and incidents (i.e. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc) and communicate information to appropriate district personnel
• Secure students with safety equipment (i.e. safety vest, seat belts, wheelchairs and tie downs, car seats, etc) to ensure the safety and welfare of students
• Assist bus drivers in school bus post-trip checks; assist relief drivers with routines and route destinations
• Complete all the required paperwork; attend all required meetings
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• High School education or equivalent preferred
• Experience working with children (e.g., daycare, school, or special education settings) is  preferred
• Certifications (such as CPR and First Aid) preferred

Skills & Competencies:

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Ability and willingness to be trained in CPR and First Aid (training provided)
• Ability and willingness to be trained to assist with students who are medically fragile and have special medical needs
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with students, parents, teachers and district personnel at all levels
• Ability to meet time schedules
• Ability to work varying route assignments
• Physical ability to pull, push, reach, bend and walk
• Successfully pass the bus aide agility test 

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Most of the work is done inside a moving school bus, assisting students with seating, safety, and behavior management
• Buses can be noisy due to students talking, laughing, or sometimes misbehaving
• Bus aides must work in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, or snow, when helping students board and exit the bus
• Work hours typically include early morning and afternoon shifts, aligning with school schedules. Some aides may also work during field trips or special transportation needs
• May need to move up and down the bus aisle frequently
• Some positions require helping students with mobility challenges, which may involve lifting or supporting them (Up to 50 lbs)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.