Bus Driver Assistant To assist in providing safe transportation of special needs students to and from designated locations. Essential duties and responsibilities include assisting driver and students in operation of lifts for wheelchairs and assisting disabled students, maintaining good student conduct on the bus, securing special equipment that may accompany the student, and promoting good public relations for the school district and community. Supervisory responsibilities include supervising students while they are being transported. Qualification requirements include a high school diploma or general education degree (GED), ability to read and write simple sentences, ability to perform basic mathematical operations, and ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Physical demands include sitting, walking, standing, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, and pushing or pulling up to 90 pounds. Work environment includes temperatures above 100 and below 32 degrees, walking on slippery surfaces, and a frequently loud noise level.
