Bus Safety Assistant

Bus Safety Assistant at Wake County Public School System summary :

The Bus Safety Assistant supports the bus driver in ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of students, including those with special needs, by attending to their physical, medical, and behavioral needs as per Individualized Education Plans. The role involves assisting students on and off the bus, maintaining order during transportation, and collaborating with school staff on safety and care matters. This position requires physical capability for heavy lifting, strong communication skills, and training in medical apparatus operation.

Overview :

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

BUS SAFETY ASSISTANT

WORKING TITLE

Safety Assistant

SCHOOL / DEPARTMENT

Transportation

LOCATION

Rock Quarry Rd. Office Complex, Raleigh, NC

PAY GRADE

Noncertified Grade 17

FLSA STATUS

Nonexempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

No

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday

POSITION PURPOSE :

Assists the bus driver / vendor driver in providing safe and efficient transportation for students. Attends to the physical, medical, and / or behavioral needs of students as outlined in the Individualized Education Plans (IEP).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

Critical thinking and problem solving skills;

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;

Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, and the community.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Within sixty days of employment attend and pass medical apparatus training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience working with students with special needs;

Experience providing nursing care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Assists the bus driver / vendor driver in transporting students to and from school.

Attends to the physical, medical, and / or behavioral needs of students as outlined in IEP's, health care plans, or information received from the school system; may could include loading and unloading of equipment, assisting students on and off the bus or vehicle including using lifts, as required, operating medical apparatus, etc.

Uses school system approved methods to maintain order on the school bus / vendor vehicle. Notifies school based administrators of discipline problems on bus / vendor vehicle.

Assists with emergency evacuation and safety drills for school transportation.

Collaborates with school system staff to monitor progress and implement components of the IEP as they relate to safe and effective transportation.

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position operates in a school bus or school transportation vehicle. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, students, and parents. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move more than 100 pounds with assistance. Physical requirements this position are consistent with those for heavy duty work.

EFFECTIVE DATE : 9 / 2023

DISCLAIMER : The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.