Title Code:

Temp: Bus Aide Substitute

This position is posted to create a pool of candidates. Eligible Candidates will be contacted as positions become available.

JOB SUMMARY
Assists special education students during their transportation to and from school. Work involves responsibility for physically aiding special needs students when boarding and exiting school buses, and for overseeing the behavior of students to provide the bus driver freedom to operate the bus safely. The nature of the work may require assisting students in wheelchairs by pushing/pulling of varying weights up to and including persons in excess of 200 lbs.

Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

Ability to work flexible schedules
Emergencies
Extended hours
Inclement weather conditions
On call
Overtime as needed
Summer hours

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists special needs students when boarding and exiting school buses, occasionally lifting them when necessary and/or operating mechanical lift apparatus.
Assigns students to seats and adjusts safety straps. Safely stores crutches and other orthopedic aids.
Observes students during their transportation and reacts promptly to behavioral and/or physical needs. Assists students during medical emergencies. Administers limited/specifics medications per Individualized Education Plan (IEP) requirements.
May assist with or prepare reports of behavioral problems encountered with the students during their transportation to and from school.
Attends in-service training, workshops, and individualized training for specific students as required by the Transportation Division.
Works cooperatively with school bus drivers, parents, students and other staff members. Maintains a clean bus and safety equipment.
Sees that students requiring a bus change at a shuttle point are properly and safely transferred to the correct school bus, as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate preferred.

Experience

Less than one (1) year experience in dealing with special needs students preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Ability to exercise considerable patience and to assist students with physical, cognitive, and behavioral disabilities during their transportation to and from school.
Ability to assists students in wheelchairs by pushing/pulling of varying weights up to and including persons in excess of 200 lbs.
Ability to work cooperatively with students and parents.
Ability to exercise constant alertness to students' physical/emotional difficulties and mental limitations, and be prepared to react promptly in the event of medical issues or other problems.
Demonstrated knowledge in dealing with special needs students.
Ability to pass the annual Maryland State School Bus Attendant Physical Examination required.
Evidence of no criminal record or convictions of crimes of moral turpitude.

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

Based on assignment, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification issued by American Heart Association, Inc (AHA) or American Red Cross authorized training centers preferred.
Based on assignment, First Aid Certification issued by American Heart Association, Inc (AHA) or American Red Cross authorized training centers preferred.
Upon hire, Bus Attendant Physical Exam (Annual) issued by Concentra Occupational Health required.

Driving Requirements

LEADERSHIP ROLE

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions 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.

Physical Demands

Standing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Using hands to handle or feel: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Pinching (fine motor skills): under 1/3 percent of the time
Wrist deviation: under 1/3 percent of the time
Pushing: under 1/3 percent of the time
Pulling: under 1/3 percent of the time
Reaching (with hands and/or arms): under 1/3 percent of the time
Balancing: under 1/3 percent of the time
Stooping: under 1/3 percent of the time
Kneeling: under 1/3 percent of the time
Crouching: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Crawling: under 1/3 percent of the time
Bending: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Twisting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Squatting: under 1/3 percent of the time
Talking: over 2/3 percent of the time
Hearing: over 2/3 percent of the time
Smelling: under 1/3 percent of the time
Repetitive Motions: under 1/3 percent of the time
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: under 1/3 percent of the time
As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify/distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus

Work Environment
Location

Office, school or similar indoor environment: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Outdoor environment: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Street environment (near moving traffic): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
In the community (homes, businesses, etc.): under 1/3 percent of the time
Shop environment: under 1/3 percent of the time
Temperature Change: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Exposure

Outdoor weather conditions: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Work near moving mechanical parts: under 1/3 percent of the time
Communicable diseases: under 1/3 percent of the time
Fumes or airborne particles: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: under 1/3 percent of the time
Vibration: over 2/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

Very loud: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

Up to 50 pounds: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Travel Requirements

50% daily day travel within the county on the bus to support students with special needs to and from school required.

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date:	4/1/2022
Established Date:	11/1/2017
Title Code:	E41027
Title:	AIDE: BUS SUBSTITUTE TEMPORARY
Alternate Title:	Aide : Bus Substitute Temporary
Reports to Generic:	Manager
Reports to Specific:

ORGANIZATION

Division:	Operations
Business Unit:	Transportation
Department:	Transportation Operations
Negotiated Agreement:	N/A

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit:	0
Days Worked:	181
FLSA Exemption Status:	Non-Exempt
Grade:	Click HERE to view Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Temp-Terms of Employment)
Essential Job:
Months Worked:	10
Hours Worked:	7
Job Family:	Transportation Services
Sub-Function:	Bus/Van Drivers/Assistants