Bus Aide

Bus AideSMUSD is searching for bus aides for the 2026-2027 school year. SMUSD operates on a 4 day work week (Tuesday - Friday) SMUSD is an equal opportunity employerPosition DescriptionJob Title: Bus Aide Job Category: ClassifiedDepartment/Group: Saddle Mountain Unified School Organizational Directly responsible to District #90 Relationships: Transportation DirectorLevel/Salary Range: Level I Blood Borne At RiskPathogen RiskWork Status: Non-Exempt Weight Lifting Up to 50 lb.RequirementsWork Days: As assigned by supervisor Benefits: Discretionary Leave per Policy Employee InsuranceWork Hours: 7.5 or As assigned by supervisor Probationary 90 working days – policy GDFPeriodFingerprints Check: As required by ARS 15-534 and District Policies Drug Free Campus The use of illegal drugs is prohibited. The use of tobacco and other substances is prohibited according to policy GBED.Position SummaryThe Bus Aide is responsible for providing support to the transportation department within the area of student transportation with specific responsibilities to assist special needs students to and from school and school related activities ensuring safety and order for the students.Position Qualifications and Education Requirements1. Minimum education requirement of High School Diploma or equivalent 2. Knowledge of and ability to assist students with various special needs and related equipment 3. Must be physically able to assist in lifting students and to operate the wheelchair lift 4. Current CPR and First Aid Certified 5. Basic computer skills and effective communication skillsEssential Functions1. Establish and maintain positive rapport with students, employees and community members 2. Assists the driver in safety equipment on the bus 3. Maintains discipline when students are on the bus 4. Maintains an updated file on the bus of students assigned to the bus 5. Assists in the loading and unloading of students on and off the bus 6. Assists the driver in conducting emergency evacuations 7. Provides regular and ongoing communication 8. Secures students and/or their equipment (e.g. restraints, checks wheel chair tie downs, seat belts, opens ramp, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well-being of students.9. Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safety on the bus 10. Maintain a high level of ethical and professional standards 11. Other job – related duties as assignedOther FunctionsThis description is intended to indicate the kinds of duties and responsibilities that may be required of employees given this title. It shall not be construed as determining what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit in any way the right of supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.