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Transportation Aide

Transportation Aide

American Leadership AcademyMesa, Arizona, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Job Description

American Leadership Academy is currently accepting applications for a Transportation Aide . Candidates must possess a valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance card and CPR / First Aid Certification.

Transportation Aide are assigned to special education bus routes to assist the school bus driver and students while they are being transported to and from school; to ensure their safe transportation and to provide assistance when entering and exiting the school bus; and to provide assistance with student health care. There may be times when asked to drive a van as well.

Candidates must possess a current Driver's License and be willing to have driving record reviewed.

Qualifications :

  • High School education or equivalent preferred
  • AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
  • Must possess or be willing to obtain certification in CPR, CPI, and First Aid
  • Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with students, parents, teachers and district personnel at all levels
  • Ability to meet time schedules
  • Ability to work varying route assignments
  • Physical ability to pull, push, reach, bend and walk
  • Ability to work both AM & PM bus routes every weekday. This is a split-shift position

Essential Duties :

  • Assist school bus driver while the bus is in operation and with emergencies and with bus evacuations
  • Assist special education students during transport to include safe loading and unload from buses during normal and emergency transport
  • Instruct special education students and / or other passengers in the rules and regulations to maintain safety on the school bus
  • Monitor students on and / or around the buses to ensure the safety and welfare of the students
  • Assist in the implementation of strategies to manage student behavior
  • Report observations and incidents (i.e. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc) and communicate information to appropriate district personnel
  • Secure students with safety equipment (i.e. safety vest, seat belts, wheelchairs and tie downs, car seats, etc) to ensure the safety and welfare of students
  • Assist bus drivers in school bus post-trip checks; assist relief drivers with routines and route destinations
  • Complete all required paperwork; attend all required meetings
  • Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
  • Regular and on-time attendance required
  • Drive a van from time to time
  • Required Qualifications :

  • Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
  • CPR and First Aid Certification
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Van driving experience
  • CPI Training
  • If you have any questions about the position, please send an email to [email protected].