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 evacuationsAssist special education students during transport to include safe loading and unload from buses during normal and emergency transportInstruct special education students and / or other passengers in the rules and regulations to maintain safety on the school busMonitor students on and / or around the buses to ensure the safety and welfare of the studentsAssist in the implementation of strategies to manage student behaviorReport observations and incidents (i.e. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc) and communicate information to appropriate district personnelSecure students with safety equipment (i.e. safety vest, seat belts, wheelchairs and tie downs, car seats, etc) to ensure the safety and welfare of studentsAssist bus drivers in school bus post-trip checks; assist relief drivers with routines and route destinationsComplete all required paperwork; attend all required meetingsPerform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unitRegular and on-time attendance requiredDrive a van from time to timeRequired Qualifications :
Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance CardCPR and First Aid CertificationPreferred Qualifications :
Van driving experienceCPI TrainingIf you have any questions about the position, please send an email to [email protected].