Marple Newtown School District - Newtown Square, PA
posted 3 days ago
About the position
The Transportation Aide performs, under general supervision, school bus monitoring and student and vehicle operator assistance as needed. The role involves assisting with the safe loading and unloading of students, ensuring all vehicle activities support the safety and welfare of all persons. The aide monitors daily school vehicle activities to ensure proper student conduct and adherence to appropriate behavior and disciplinary requirements. They maintain order and discipline to provide for the safety of pupils while boarding, riding, or leaving the bus. The aide also completes and maintains appropriate attendance records, seating charts, disciplinary documentation, and updated student information as required.
Responsibilities
- Monitors daily school vehicle activities to ensure proper student conduct at all times.
- Maintains order and discipline subject to prescribed rules and regulations.
- Completes and maintains appropriate attendance records, seating charts, and disciplinary documentation.
- Assists the operator with pre-and-post vehicle inspection activities.
- Reports the need for repair or maintenance work to the bus mechanic.
- Keeps the school vehicle clean at all times.
- Renders necessary assistance to students who become ill on the bus.
- Establishes and maintains effective communications with district personnel, school officials, students, and parents.
- Conducts Emergency Evacuation as required.
- Completes all necessary forms and reports as required by the District.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to fulfill the dexterity and physical requirements of the work.
- Must possess the temperament to work with students and staff exhibiting a wide range of emotions.
- Physical ability to perform the essential duties.
