Date Revised

October 2026

Status

Non-Exempt

Salary Level

Classified Salary Schedule (F)

Work Year

10 months

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must be dependable and reliable
• Ability to follow the school’s health, safety and emergency procedures
• Must have experience working with children with disabilities
• Must be willing to learn the Arizona Minimum Standards for Student Transportation for 925 Bus Driver Certification
• Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job Goal

To supervise and assist students with special needs, physical or intellectual disabilities, which require close individual adult attention while being transported on the school bus.

Essential Duties

Adheres to the assigned bus routes and schedules to and from school. 

Supervises and maintains reasonable order of students throughout the entire bus route.

Manages individualized seating and positioning recommendations for students with

   individualized education plans.

Operates the wheelchair lift system.

Supervises usage of equipment used for transporting students.

Ensures all students are safely secured in car seats, wheelchairs, and bus seats.

Assists students while entering and exiting the bus at all times.

Assists with emergency management.

Assists with evacuation procedures.

Maintains good communication with the bus driver at all times.

Communicates effectively with students and staff.

Communicates and establishes positive relationships with parents and teachers.

Completes daily journals, written reports, and make referrals as necessary.

Ensures with bus driver that no child is left on the bus.

Assists and observes from inside the bus to insure that the driver is safely backing up.

Performs other duties assigned by Exceptional Student Services Director and

   Transportation Lead.

Certificates/Licenses

• Valid Arizona Driver’s License
• Must pass a biennial physical certification test
• First Aid and CPR certifications for adult, children and infant
• Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Physical Effort

Must be physically fit to lift, transfer, and physically assist pre-school through age 22

Working Environment

Occasional discomforts and/or risks from exposure to noise or dirt and dust

Supervision Given

None

Supervision Received

Exceptional Student Services Director/Transportation Director