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Substitute Bus Associate

Part-time

Johnston Community School District

Johnston, IAPart-timePosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Johnston, IA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Johnston Community School District is hiring a Substitute Bus Associate. The Substitute Bus Associate supports the safe and efficient transportation of students with specialized needs. This role involves providing supervision, care, and assistance to ensure a positive experience during curricular and extracurricular transportation services. The associate will work with school personnel and students, maintaining positive communication and contributing to a positive work environment.

Key focus areas include Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students, Contributes to creating a positive work environment, and Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality.

Successful candidates bring Physical Abilities Required, Criminal Background Check Required, and Physical Capacity Profile Test Required. Important skills include Collaboration, Interpersonal Skills, Positive And Effective Communication, Integrity, Respects Confidentiality, and Works Independently. Preferred (not required): Relate To Children And Adults, Reporting And Documenting Observations, Assisting With Lift Equipment, and Securing Wheelchairs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Relate to Children and AdultsCollaborationInterpersonal SkillsPositive and Effective CommunicationIntegrityRespects ConfidentialityWorks IndependentlyGrasp and Adjust to New and Changing SituationsInitiativeWork Without Close SupervisionMaintaining DisciplineReporting and Documenting ObservationsUse of Appropriate Safety PrecautionsExercise Responsible LeadershipAssisting With Lift EquipmentSecuring WheelchairsChecking Securing Devices for DefectsCommunicating Effectively With Parents

Qualifications

Criminal Background CheckPhysical Capacity Profile TestPhysical Abilities to Meet Job RequirementsHigh School Diploma or GED

Full job description

Job ID: 5803577

POSITION SUMMARY: Support the safe and efficient transportation of students with specialized needs by providing supervision, care, and assistance to ensure a safe and positive experience during curricular and extracurricular transportation services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Physical abilities to meet job requirements

  • High school diploma or GED preferred

  • Ability to relate to all children and adults

  • Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills

Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test will be required upon offer.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Personal Performance Criteria

  • Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students

  • Contributes to creating a positive work environment

  • Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality

  • Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day

  • Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job

  • Works independently and with confidence

  • Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations

  • Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

Professional Performance Criteria

  • Follows policy and procedures established in the Transportation Handbook regarding student interactions. Responsibilities/expectations in dealing with students would include:

  • Maintaining discipline when students are on the bus or in the loading areas

  • Reporting and documenting daily observations, routine care given, and physical/behavioral changes

  • Use of appropriate safety precautions and care in the transfer of all students

  • Exercise responsible leadership on out-of-district school trips

  • When transporting special education students, additional responsibilities include:

  • Assisting with the use of lift equipment in the transfer of students in wheelchairs

  • Assisting with ambulatory students moving in and out of the bus

  • Securing of wheelchairs on the bus

  • Checking securing devices for defects

  • Communicating effectively with parents, CHC, group homes, and schools

  • Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Substitutes are called and serve on an “as needed basis” with no guarantee of hours or days.

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