Substitute Bus Assistant - LESA Special Education
Posted: Continuous
2012-12-04
Multiple Locations
SUMMARY: To assist in providing safe transportation of special needs students to and from designated locations. To function as a substitute bus driver when necessary.
See attachements: please complete and email kimcalderon@livingstonesa.org or fax 517-546-7047
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned.
- Assist Driver and
students in operation of lifts for wheelchairs and assisting disabled students.
- Secures special
equipment that may accompany the student.
- Is alert to any
conditions in the loading and unloading area which present a danger to
students.
- Communicates in an
appropriate fashion with students parents and employees.
- Must be able to
routinely lift up to 40 pounds.
- Must be able to perform
frequent and repetitive physical labor which includes lifting, bending,
flexing, pushing and climbing.
- Provide safe and
comfortable conditions for pupils who ride on LESA buses.
- Assist pupils as they
enter and leave the bus, and will assist in loading and unloading wheel chair
pupils.
- See to it that pupils
are seated with seat belts securely fastened before the vehicle is in
motion. If pupils unfasten their belts
during the ride, assistants are to assist pupils in refastening seat belts.
- Observe pupil behavior
and take positive action in correcting behavioral problems by using approved
techniques.
- Assist in bus emergency
evacuation.
- Required to wear seat
belts when vehicle is in motion.
- Assist driver when
backing maneuvers are necessary.
- If emergency exists on
the bus and help is required, use radio to contact base or, if not
successfully, call the office if at all possible.
- Be at his/her assigned
work station ready to perform their assigned duties at the regular (stated)
starting time for all bus runs.
- Clean interior of
assigned bus, mop floors, wipe down seats and clean windows as needed. Complete these tasks during non-pupil
supervisory time (waiting for pupils, fueling buses, etc.).
- Follow all stated
rules, procedures and policies.
- Perform other duties as
may be assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises students while transporting them.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Must be over 18 years of age or older.Must have no points on driving record and able to pass physical including drug test.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and occasionally required to walk or stand. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee frequently will reach above the head and forward. The employee frequently uses hand strength to grasp equipment or students. Occasionally but essentially the employee must be able to driver. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 90 pounds such as students or students in wheel chairs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and peripheral vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in temperatures above 100° and below 32° and occasionally will walk on slippery surfaces. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with public and other workers. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety and well being of others.
The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud to where you have to raise your voice to be heard.
WORK SCHEDULE: 10-Month Position - On an as needed basis
SALARY: $9.00 per hour
BENEFITS: No Health benefits available
APPLY TO: www.livingstonesa.org
See Attachment: complete Pre Employment Release forms and Transportation Applicant Supplemental Release - fax: 517-546-7047 or email kimcalderon@livingstonesa.org
The Livingston Educational Service Agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies should be directed to the Deputy Superintendent, Employee Services Department.
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