Marquette Bus Aide

Contact Person: Jennifer Crookham

Job Location: Community Action Alger Marquette 1125 Commerce Drive Marquette MI 49855

Job Description: COMMUNITY ACTION ALGER MARQUETTE Job Description BUS AIDE Wage: $15/Hour Hours: 25+ Supervised by: Bus Driver Supervises: No supervisory responsibilities Primary Purpose: Under the supervision of the Bus Driver, the Bus Aide assists in maintaining order on the bus. The Bus Aide checks to make sure each child is properly fastened in a child restraint system, and that the aisles remain clear and doors and emergency exits are unobstructed at all times. The Bus Aide makes sure no child is left behind, either at the classroom or on the vehicle at the end of the route. The Bus aide escorts children across the street when necessary, and helps children safely on and off the bus. The Bus aide ensures the child is released only to an authorized adult. As a front line representative of CAAM Early Childhood, the position holder is required to ensure the safety and security of children and families that he/she comes in contact with and represent the agency values and mission.

Essential Job Functions: An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Escorts children to and from the bus and returns them to the appropriate person at school or home. Assists children with getting settled upon arrival, remembering backpacks, and other needs. Enforces safety procedures and behavioral rules. Ensures children are properly positioned and seated on bus, and properly fastened in the child restraint system. Promotes positive interactions on the bus by stimulating children with songs, games, stories, and other activities Insures that parent or appropriate caregiver is aware of daily schedule and acknowledges each child's safe return. Acts as a liaison between parents and teachers, relaying special requests or needs. Delivers notes, papers or other materials as requested. Observes children daily and reports behavioral or health issues and other potential concerns to parents and teachers. Performs other duties as required. Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications Bus Aide 2 necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job. Educational requirements include a minimum of an eighth grade education. Knowledge of bus safety procedures and requirements. Basic knowledge of the techniques used in interacting with children in a positive manner. Basic knowledge of bus communication system and appropriate calling procedures. CPR and First Aid certification. Skill in effectively communicating ideas and concepts. Skill in facilitating interactive activities and in engaging students. Ability to observe student behavior and identify and report issues. Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgement, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with other employees, children and their families. Ability to travel to other locations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the 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 frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects of light to moderate weight. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.