Bus Aide (Part-Time)

Bus AideSoutheast Delco School DistrictBus DepotPart-Time role: 5.5 hours/dayReports to: Transportation DirectorJob Summary:Bus Aides will assist the School Bus or Van Driver in providing safe transportation of district students to and from school, which includes securing seat belts and wheelchairs as necessary. The Bus Aide will start their day in the morning at the Bus Depot and accompany students to school. The Bus Aide will then return to the Bus Depot. The Bus Aide is expected to return by pick-up time for students to retrieve the students from school. The Bus Aide will end their day at the Bus Depot.Duties & Responsibilities:Assist driver in loading and unloading disabled students including physically lifting and utilizing lift as necessary.Secure wheelchairs with holding apparatus and check during trip for proper adjustments.Secure ambulatory students in seats.Follow procedures in response to any medical problemsMonitor students to ensure student-holding apparatus are in place and properly utilized while the bus is in motion.Maintain order while the bus is in motion.Attend in-service workshops and other department meeting scheduled by the Director of Transportation.Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation.Required Skills & Abilities:Ability to work in an external environment subject to temperatures below 32 degrees or above 100 degreesMay be exposed to atmospheric conditions that include fumes and dustMust be cooperative, congenial, and service-orientedMust be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptionsAbility to follow written and verbal directionsAbility to read and writeAbility to communicate effectivelyAbility to organize tasksAbility to exercise good judgmentAbility to work well with studentsEducation & Experience:High school diploma or equivalent is necessaryExperience working with school-aged children desiredPhysical Requirements:Ability to reach above and below the waistAbility to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objectsAbility to use both hands for repetitive motionAbility to bend, twist, kneel, stoop, climb, and crawlAbility to lift/carry weighing 50 lbs. or moreLevel of Compensation:This position's salary is determined by the collective bargaining plan for Support Staff employees. The starting salary for this position is $18.03/hour. After the completion of the 90-day probationary period, this position is eligible for a raise to bring the salary to $18.55/hour.The Southeast Delco School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.