SUMMARY
Responsible for assisting with bus pick up and drop off as well as riding on the bus route for various schools or school
districts.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support the transition of students from home to school and school to home. Ensure the school bus driver is not distracted
from the safe operation of the vehicle.
• Help with emergency evacuation procedures and respond to emergencies as directed by the company and school district
protocols.
• Complete the initial check of student passengers to ensure they are in the correct safety equipment.
• Follow all Individualized Education Plans (IEP) requirements and compliance related to transportation.
• Ensure student passengers are properly and safely secured in seat belt locks, harnesses, wheelchair supports, or any
other special equipment.
• Complete required paperwork, such as daily attendance and bus behavior reports.
• Maintain the ability to monitor and control student behavior on the bus including awareness of and adaptation to the
special medical, physical, communicative, or emotional needs of individual student passengers.
• Recognize, model, and reinforce positive, desired behaviors. Create a positive, safe, and welcoming transportation
the environment of the vehicle.
• Communicate and refer behaviors to appropriate school district personnel, bus driver, and Terminal Manager.
• Maintain effective working relationships with the bus driver, school district personnel, and parents/guardians.
• Participate in training as directed by the Terminal Manager.
• Create a favorable and professional impression on students, parents, community, and co-workers.
• Maintain confidentiality of student/family information in verbal, written, and electronic communication.
• Refer confidential and/or behavioral information to the appropriate Dousman Transport Company personnel.
• Follow safe practices and adhere to all applicable safety standards.
This job description intends to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities
performed by employees holding this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those
specifically presented in this description.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide on-the-job training to new employees.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the company. Company employees are expected to cover or perform
temporary or part-time jobs or duties on request that the company needs to have performed.
Job Description – Dousman Transport School Bus Aide 07 2019
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills are required. This is normally acquired through a high school diploma or
equivalent.
• Ability to train safely to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment.
• Ability to interact positively with all passengers including students with disabilities or special needs.
• Ability to physically perform the job's essential functions including occasional to frequent walking, standing,
sitting, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
• Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must complete a background
check, physical and tuberculosis test, and fitness for duty/drug screen.
• Prior experience working in child care and/or with children with special needs is a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions are normal for a School Bus Aide. Work involves assisting passengers with a variety of physical and/or
other special needs in all weather conditions.