Elementary School Teacher - 4th Grade
wcpss
FULL TIME
Bus Safety Assistant
wcpss· Transportation Services
About this role
Overview
POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)
BUS SAFETY ASSISTANT
WORKING TITLE
Safety Assistant
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Transportation
LOCATION
Rock Quarry Rd. Office Complex, Raleigh, NC
PAY GRADE
Noncertified Grade 17
FLSA STATUS
Nonexempt
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
No
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday
POSITION PURPOSE:
Assists the bus driver/vendor driver in providing safe and efficient transportation for students. Attends to the physical, medical, and/or behavioral needs of students as outlined in the Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
Critical thinking and problem solving skills;
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, and the community.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Within sixty days of employment attend and pass medical apparatus training.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working with students with special needs;
Experience providing nursing care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists the bus driver/vendor driver in transporting students to and from school.
Attends to the physical, medical, and/or behavioral needs of students as outlined in IEP’s, health care plans, or information received from the school system; may could include loading and unloading of equipment, assisting students on and off the bus or vehicle including using lifts, as required, operating medical apparatus, etc.
Uses school system approved methods to maintain order on the school bus/vendor vehicle. Notifies school based administrators of discipline problems on bus/vendor vehicle.
Assists with emergency evacuation and safety drills for school transportation.
Collaborates with school system staff to monitor progress and implement components of the IEP as they relate to safe and effective transportation.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position operates in a school bus or school transportation vehicle. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, students, and parents. The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and /or move more than 100 pounds with assistance. Physical requirements this position are consistent with those for heavy duty work.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/2023
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.
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This Bus Safety Assistant role at wcpss is based in Cary, NC, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Bus Safety Assistant role at wcpss full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Bus Safety Assistant role in the Transportation Services department at wcpss.
Which team or department does the Bus Safety Assistant at wcpss belong to?
This Bus Safety Assistant position is part of the Transportation Services department at wcpss. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Bus Safety Assistant job at wcpss posted?
This Bus Safety Assistant position at wcpss was posted on Nov 6, 2023. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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