Job Details

Roanoke County Public Schools is currently seeking Bus Aide applicants. This position is Part-time, 188 days, 5 hours/day, eligible for benefits. This position is on RCPS Pay Plan Grade 109.

Position Description/Job Summary:

The Bus Aide assists in the safe and pleasant transportation of children enrolled in the program, under the direct supervision of the bus driver.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

• Ensures the safety and well-being of children being transported to and from the program or vehicles used by the program
• Helping children board the bus safely and preparing for departure (putting on coats and assuring that each child has his/her own belongings)
• Assuring that the bus driver is not distracted from the safe operation of the vehicle
• Helping children safely get off the bus and into the custody (only) of those individuals authorized to receive them
• Follows and ensures mandated child restraint devise procedures, ensuring children are properly positioned and restrained
• In the event of an accident or emergency, assures the safe evacuation of children and adults passengers (following the Bus Evacuation Plan)
• Assists in completing accident reports, when appropriate.
• Attends all scheduled staff meetings, team meetings, and trainings, as requested.
• Oversees children's medicines if necessary with approved/required training.
• Assists in maintaining the interior of the vehicle in a clean condition.
• Assures that no child is ever left unsupervised on a bus.
• Practices confidentiality at all times
• Maintains an attitude of mutual respect and courtesy
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing
• Reacts positively to constructive criticism and suggestions
• Demonstrates initiative and motivation
• Works independently or collaboratively with others in a wide variety of circumstances
• Establishes professional relationships and communicates effectively
• Demonstrates good safety habits and response to emergency situations
• Exercises sound judgment in decision making
• Demonstrates teamwork, flexibility, and ability to adapt to new ideas and situations
• Performs other duties, as may be assigned

Education and Experience:
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• 18 years of age
• Have personal or professional experience with basic childcare.
• Be able to comply with a background check as required.
• Have good verbal communication skills and visual ability to observe children. able to fulfill responsibilities under pressure, including during emergencies.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer and phone system; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels; possesses sufficient strength and agility to move, lift, and secure students in car seats weighing up to 50 pounds; assists students weighing up to 150 pounds in exiting the bus in an emergency situation; to bend, to stoop, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk, to reach overhead, and to drive a vehicle.

These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.