Job: Transportation Bus Aide

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Hourly

Wage: $13.61-$14.42/hr. 

Location: Canon City, CO.

Job Description

Start Date: August 10 for the 2022-2023 School Year

Position Type: Full-time, 162 days per year

Location: District/Transportation

Salary: Pay for this position is determined by the Bus Drivers Salary Schedule based on years of experience and education.

Salary Range $13.61 - $14.42 an hour. An additional $1.00 per hour for every in person hour of instruction/service for the 22-23 school year.

Benefits Include: Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, as well as other optional benefit elections. Preschool options available for employees with children. Longevity and professional development incentives.

Purpose of the Job: Operates under general guidelines provided by a supervising teacher under the direction of the Bus Driver and Transportation Manager and provides general support for the transportation of students including specific special educational assistance to students. For Special Education implements specialized programming and/or support both to and from the educational institution.

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:

• Demonstrate reliability in all work situations.
• Present a professional appearance personally and in the work area.
• Promote and maintain positive working relationships with peers, students, and the public.
• Be knowledgeable about the job.
• Always strive to stay on task and produce high quality work.
• Under the direction of the supervising bus driver, implement schedules and routines, communicate with parents, work 1-to-1, based on Individualized Education Plan.
• Meet the educational, physical and emotional needs of students assigned.
• Must be Mandt trained or be willing to be trained as necessitated by the District.
• Implements appropriate physical and technical safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of district data.
• May include inside or outside supervision of students, at times during inclement weather.
• Maintains good security practices with passwords and accounts to the various district systems and applications.
• Reports actual or suspected breaches in the confidentiality, integrity or availability of district data to appropriate district personnel
• Follows all board policies for acceptable use of district technology.
• May be required to transport students in district vehicle.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Special Education Duties;

• Maintain confidentiality with special education student information.
• Carries out instructional programs and lessons in various learning environments as directed by the teacher and/or special education teacher per the student(s) Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• May be required to maneuver and secure wheelchairs while using appropriate procedures to transfer/lift students to and from wheelchairs.
• Other duties as assigned.

DUTIES:

• Operates assigned school bus in compliance with procedures contained in the District’s policy and procedures, including all local, state and federal laws and Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Rules.
• Performs daily pre and post route safety inspections on assigned vehicles.
• Maintains student conduct that ensures the safety of all students.
• Assists students with boarding and exiting the bus as necessary.
• Coordinates with Manager of Transportation and Transportation Secretary to insure all required information is current and accurate.
• Completes appropriate paperwork and electronic documentation in a timely manner.
• Attends training programs, meetings and in-services as required by the District or CDE.
• Administers first aid as necessary.
• Reports all accidents/incidents immediately to transportation management or appropriate authorities.
• Possess skills to be able to utilize basic technology as directed by the District to communicate and function effectively.
• Uphold district school vehicle passenger rules.
• Maintain an acceptable standard of cleanliness of vehicle.

Skills, Knowledge, Equipment Other:

• Variety of standard office equipment and other specialized equipment based on individual student’s accommodations and modifications.

A district application must be completed online at: https://www.applitrack.com/canon/onlineapp/default.aspx

Anticipated Timeline for Hiring: Screening of applications will begin: Thursday, December 8,

Open until filled. Applications must be complete and submitted to be considered.

Inquiries may be made to David Stiefel Transportation Manager 719-276-5818 or Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, CO, 81212, 719-276-5700.

Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity

In compliance with Titles VI; VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, School District Fremont RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates.

Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. Complaints may be filed verbally, in writing or anonymously. If you wish to file a complaint using the district complaint form, please submit to: Ms. Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, Colorado 81212 – Telephone: (719)276-5700, Email:[email protected]

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “Visit” below for more detail on this specific job.