POLSON SCHOOL DISTRICT #23

JOB POSTING NOTIFICATION

Date of Posting: September 12, 2022

Closing Date: Open until filled (immediate application review)

Position Title: Bus Assistant (Bus Aide): 4 hrs/day (split shifts am and pm); or two-hour shifts available

Wage: Non-Instructional Assistant Position; $14.25 per hour; Time and a half pay for classified staff members

Apply To: Submit a completed application through the District’s employment portal, Talent Ed applicant tracking platform: https://polson.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

• If you are currently employed as a certified teacher with the District and you are interested in this position, please complete an Internal application through TalentEd applicant tracking platform: https://polson.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx.

Non-Discrimination Disclosure: The Polson School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in employment, educational programs or activities. The Polson School District additionally complies with the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act.

Terms of employment: Salary, benefits and other working conditions are determined by the negotiated agreement between the Polson School District and the PCEA. The work day is established by the Board of Trustees and may increase or decrease in hours dependent upon the needs of the district. Dependent upon the number of hours assigned, the employee may or may not be eligible for insurance benefits.

Non-Discrimination Disclosure: The Polson School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in employment, educational programs or activities. The Polson School District additionally complies with the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act.

POLSON SCHOOL DISTRICT #23

Bus Assistant—Non-Instructional Assistant

REPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for maintaining and supervising student conduct on school buses.

• Responsible for assisting the bus driver in the equipment for special needs students, including but not limited to lifts for wheelchairs.

• Responsible for assisting the bus driver in loading and unloading students.

• Assisting the bus driver as requested.

• Reporting disciplinary problems to the bus driver and/or transportation supervisor.

Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS:

• High School Diploma

• Regular attendance and punctuality.

• Work history demonstrating dependability and reliability; good driving record; high school diploma or equivalent; or any combination of training and experience likely to provide the desired knowledge and abilities.

• Ability to follow both oral and written directions and instructions of the assigned bus driver and/or the transportation supervisor.

• Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and staff.

• Ability to handle stressful situations.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student matters.

• Ability to manage students with disciplinary problems.

• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board policies.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Wheelchair lifts and other special needs equipment, two-way radio, telephone/voice mail.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works outside. The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students. The employee will occasionally walk on slippery surfaces.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.