Bus Assistant

GROUP: Classified
SALARY: Transportation Salary Schedule
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

WORK DAYS PER FISCAL YEAR: 193 [10-Month]
HOLIDAYS: 10

SUMMARY: The Bus Assistant rides the school bus with students to assist the bus driver with ensuring safety of students, maintaining order and assisting students who are medically fragile and/or who require an attendant according to that student's IEP.

ABOUT CHIEF LESCHI SCHOOLS: Formerly known as the Puyallup Tribal School, Chief Leschi Schools was founded in 1976 to address the high dropout rate of the youth of the Puyallup tribe.

It is the largest of seven tribal schools in the state of Washington and one of approximately 200+ tribal schools in the United States. It is also one of the largest tribal schools to be funded by the Bureau of Indian Education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Assist and work with students of all ages, including those who have severe physical and mental disabilities
Assist the bus driver in maintaining order and discipline on the bus
Assist the bus driver in making sure that all disabled students are secure in their seats fastening their seat belts and safety devices
Assist the driver in loading and unloading the students on and off the bus
In case of emergency, call the proper authorities to obtain help, if the driver is unable to do so
Administer first aid as needed
Other related duties as assigned

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed, while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma
Previous experience working with children preferred
Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ability to maintain a successful background investigation
First Aid and CPR certificate
Successful and/or clear drug screening
Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

KNOWLEDGE OF:
School board policies and procedures
Progressive discipline techniques
Developmental and physical handicaps
General health care and social services
Working with families

ABILITY TO:
Physically lift and handle children with disabilities in emergency situations
Operate two-way radio system
Monitor student behavior
Work with special needs children with severe physical and emotional disabilities Take initiative and work independently
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups in a multicultural and diverse community Work collaboratively with school and central office administrators, parents, and community members Demonstrate understanding of and experience with cultural competence
Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Transportation Supervisor or designee

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and sit for long periods of time. The employee must frequently reach with hands and arms and is regularly required to talk or hear; stand and/or walk; bend, stoop, twist, squat, and kneel; and use hands to finger, handle, feel and perform fine motor manipulation.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Anything over the weight limits should be done as a two-person lift or with a mechanical lift.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors, occasionally near visual displays. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Chief Leschi Schools is an Equal Opportunity /M/F/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer, except as provided under the Indian Preference Act.