Alabaster City Schools Job Description JOB TITLE: BUS AIDE QUALIFICATIONS: • High school graduate or equivalent (GED) and Academic competency in basic skills. • Valid Alabama driver’s license • Good physical and emotional health, including ability to lift and restrain students of varying age levels and sizes. • Participation in pre-service and in-service bus driver training program. • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable. REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Transportation, Principal JOB GOAL: To maintain the safe conduct of students to and from school and to aid the bus driver as needed. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ensure safety of students by: • buckling them in their seats and securing wheelchairs before bus starts • keeping them seated and under control during transportation • assisting them with crossing the street • assisting them during loading and unloading, at home and at school • escorting them to the responsible adult at school. • Account for students' personal belongings and messages. • Assist bus driver with keeping updated file of students assigned to bus. • Familiarize self with and uses: • assistance request forms • safety equipment located on bus • emergency procedures • bus route and pick-up points • wheelchair lift and locking equipment. • Deal with emergency physical problems during loading, transporting and unloading. • Notify school officials of unusual events or behaviors. • Cooperate with school staff in special requests concerning handling behaviors, physical management, etc. • Contact and obtain acceptable substitute when absent. • Understand and assist in upholding system rules, policies, and procedures. • Respect the confidentiality of information pertaining to students and staff and the school system. • Be regular and punctual in attendance. • Follow correct procedure for signing in daily and securing substitutes. • Maintain proper and professional relationship with students and other employees. • Perform duties in a manner that will promote good public relations. • Assume other transportation-related duties as assigned by supervisor. PHYSICAL ABILITIES and REQUIREMENTS • Physical dexterity, coordination, mobility and visual acuity to perform the essential functions of the position.