2024-25 Bus Aide - Maricopa Unified School District

Position Title:  Bus Aide

CLASSIFICATION:  Non-Exempt

Compensation Plan: Level 1 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:  To assist the bus driver in maintaining a safe environment and orderly conduct on the bus.    

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:  (essential functions)

• Assists special education students with safety belts, or those in wheelchairs to get on and off the bus.
• Assists in maintaining good student conduct on the bus.
• Records violations of the student code and submit to school office.

• Assist the driver with inspecting and securing seat belts and other safety equipment, putting up the windows, light cleaning, etc., while on duty.

• Ability to work a split shift/flexible hours.
• Ability to work in extreme desert temperatures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Knowledge of general safety rules and techniques.

Knowledge of First Aid and CPR.

Knowledge of district rules of conduct.

Knowledge of local, state, and federal policies and laws relative to pupil transportation.

Knowledge of the principles of transportation of special needs students.

Skill in performing First Aid and CPR.

Skill in assisting students in wheelchairs or with other physical limitations.

Skill in monitoring and correcting student behavior.

Skill in communicating orally and in writing.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Able to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation:  critical sensory requirements include general vision, corrected to 20/20, hear or listen in the normal range (corrected) and speak and give directions clearly.  Able to walk, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, lift (exerting force up to 50 pounds), carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 125 lbs.   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience working with disabled children preferred. Bilingual preferred.

REQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:  C.P.R. and First Aid.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Maricopa Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources:
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100
Email:tbeckett@musd20.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Director of Exceptional Student Services
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100
Email:lstollarslover@musd20.org

Job descriptions and documentation requirements can be accessed and printed from our website at www.musd20.org