SOAR Into Summer Bus Operator / Aide

Position Type

Service

Qualifications

1. High School Graduate
2. Very good physical condition.
3. Strong ability to show and use common sense.
4. Excellent human relations skills.
5. Meet state standards.
6. Be licensed as a chauffeur in W. Va.
7. Currently hold or previously held classification of Aide, or passage of state competency exam for Aide
8. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

1. Follow schedule set for preventative maintenance as outlined by Transportation Supervisor.
2. Bring buses to repair center for repairs, service and state inspections.
3. Required to fill out work forms for needed repairs on their bus as soon as detected.
4. Wash outside of buses as needed. Sweep the floor and dust the seats immediately after the last morning run each day. A bus shall be washed every two weeks or more when in use.
5. Check oil level in crankcase and fluid level in radiator each morning and refuel bus as needed.
6. Operators will drive on a rotating basis for curricular trips during the school day.
7. Bus operators will be paid at a rate set by the Roane County Board of Education for extra-curricular trips. These extra-curricular trips will use roster on rotating basis.
8. Operators will attend all in-service training and workdays as scheduled.
9. Operators will be aware and keep all state and county records up to date as well as time sheets.
10. Operators will be able to pass all written, performance, and medical tests. Operators will also complete first aid training as required by the state.
11. The operator will follow route schedule set up by the Transportation Supervisor and approved by the Board of Education.
12. Operators will be responsible for all rules and regulations outlined in the handbook and West Virginia School Transportation regulations.
13. Operators will be available for emergency school closing at any time during the day.
14. Perform other duties as required by the Transportation Supervisor.
15. Provide individual or small group instruction under the supervision of teacher
16. Provide students with individualized attention
17. Assist in grading assignments and recording grades
18. Set up and operate equipment for instruction
19. Help teacher prepare materials for instruction
20. Assist teacher with bus duty in escorting students to and from the bus
21. Provide library assistance to students
22. Assist with preparing snacks for students as needed
23. Remain aware and alert of medication administered to students
24. Assist in lifting, feeding, toileting, and changing clothes of special needs students
25. Assist and supervise special needs students in a regular classroom setting
26. Modify materials and instructional activities for special needs students
27. Secure students in car seats, seat belts, harnesses, etc., while in transport
28. Secure wheelchairs safely for transport
29. Assist students as instructed in physical therapy activities
30. Practice good safety habits and have knowledge of basic first aid
31. Help maintain an up-to-date inventory
32. Perform clerical duties such as filing and typing for classroom purposes
33. Possess strong oral and written communication skills
34. Maintain familiarity with personnel policies and procedures

35. Be proficient in the use of basic computer operations

    Working Conditions:
    Location: Spencer Elementary School

    Work Schedule: 4:45 am - 3:45 pm

    Supervisor: SOAR Coordinator / Liaison

    Director of Federal Programs and Compliance

    Salary: $18.00 per hour
    Application Procedure:
    Apply online
    
    Selection Procedure: