Master Agreement

General Summary

The Instructional Aide/Bus Attendant provides assistance to students on the bus and reports to the Director of Transportation.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists driver to insure safe transportation of all students.
• Exhibits sensitivity to individual student needs.
• Controls student behavior.
• Acquires knowledge of all terms on student data forms used to describe special conditions.
• Maintains individual behavior logs as directed by the Director of Transportation.
• Prepares and submits Bus Conduct Reports as necessary.
• Informs parents and Discipline Coordinator of any unusual incidents or circumstances.
• Maintains good rapport with parents/guardians.
• Administers first aid as necessary.
• Attends IEP/504 meetings as requested.
• Exhibits familiarity with established emergency procedures.
• Reports defective equipment to the Vehicle Service Manager on the appropriate form.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Minimum education requirements are a high school graduate or GED.
• Understands state and federal standards for handling pre-school students.
• Clear understanding of the role and responsibilities of the instructional aide/bus attendant.
• Caring, patient attitude towards students.
• Willingness to develop a basic understanding of the operation of adaptive equipment.
• Physical ability and skill necessary to restrain or assist with movement of students.
• Ability to react calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to resolve conflict
• Dependable, reliable, and protective of sensitive/confidential information.
• Complete required number of hours of instruction.
• Meet state physical examination requirements.
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR and/or willingness on the part of the individual to become certified.

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