Transportation Aide

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].