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].