Transportation Assistant - North

Transportation Assistant - North

Transportation Assistants are responsible for assisting bus drivers in providing on-going and emergency support to special needs students (both ambulatory and non-ambulatory) while riding, loading, or unloading the school bus to ensure the safety of all passengers on special needs buses.

Essential Duties

Assists the driver with loading and unloading students to include using a mechanical lift to load and off-load wheelchairs

Assists drivers with seating to include securing wheelchairs, mobility chairs, child restraint systems, and other types of equipment as required by students to ensure safe delivery of students

Assists the driver in developing and formulating emergency response procedures and assists in emergency evacuation situations

Maintains constant surveillance of fragile, medically classified students who ride special needs buses; Maintains knowledge of each student's individual needs

Reports unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of the bus driver

Manages student behavior in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia and the policies of the state and local board of education

Communicates effectively with school staff, parents, and the public

Attends all required safety meetings and trainings

Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

None required

Certification / Licensure

Must successfully complete School Bus Aide training and other mandated training as required by student need

Must successfully complete a pre-employment physical

Have or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification preferred

Experience Qualifications

None required; Previous experience working with students with disabilities preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions quickly and accurately
• Must be able to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal both with students and adults
• Knowledge and understanding of the proper use of different types of child restraint systems used for transporting students with special needs is a plus

Working Conditions

Physical Demands