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Bus Aide/Taxi Aide

Employer
Evanston/Skokie School District 65
Location
Evanston, IL, US
Salary
Competitive
  • Position Type:
    Educational Support Personnel/ Bus Aide
  • Date Posted:
    8/17/2016
  • Location:
    Districtwide
  • Date Available:
    ASAP
       Additional Information:



    The job of Bus Aide/Taxi Aide is done for the purpose/s of providing support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for assisting special education students during transport to and from school and/or special education activities; and ensuring the safety and sanitation of assigned vehicles.



    Transportation Services Coordinator


    • Assists special education students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.
    • Attends department meetings, in-service trainings, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
    • Instructs students for the purpose of enforcing rules/regulations and maintaining student safety and well being.
    • Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe transportation environment.
    • Monitors students with special needs until released to teacher, instructional assistant, parent, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all passenger.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
    • Prepares reports (e.g. incident reports, passenger misconduct, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and/or complying with established guidelines.
    • Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for their action.
    • Secures students and/or their equipment (e.g. restraints, wheel chair tie downs, seat belts, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well-being of students.
    • Supervises students on the playground or on the bus until supervision arrives for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well-being of the students.

    Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

    SKILLS are required to perform single tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and operating equipment used in transporting special needs students.

    KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and solve practical problems. Specific Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures.

    ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific Ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; and working as part of a team.

    Responsibility

    Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's services.

    Work Environment

    The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands; significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking and 40% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.

    Experience
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Job related experience is desired
    Compensation and Benefits
    $14.50/Route

    There are no benefits with this position.

    Application Procedure:
    Apply online at www.district65.net

    Selection Procedure:
    Selected qualified candidates will be notified to schedule an interview.

    Every Child, Every Day, Whatever It Takes

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