Bus Aide/Taxi Aide
- Employer
- Evanston/Skokie School District 65
- Location
- Evanston, IL, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Support Staff, Teaching Assistant / Aide, Transportation
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Educational Support Personnel/ Bus Aide
8/17/2016
Districtwide
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
$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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