POSITION SUMMARY: To assist the bus driver(s) in providing safe and efficient transportation to all students for the district’s curricular and extracurricular programs.

　　QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Physical abilities to meet job requirements

　　High school diploma or GED preferred

　　Ability to relate to all children and adults

　　Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills

　　Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test will be required upon offer.

　　PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Personal Performance Criteria

　　Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students

　　Contributes to creating a positive work environment

　　Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality

　　Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day

　　Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job

　　Works independently and with confidence

　　Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations

　　Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

　　Professional Performance Criteria

　　Follows policy and procedures established in the Transportation Handbook regarding student interactions. Responsibilities/expectations in dealing with students would include:

　　Maintaining discipline when students are on the bus or in the loading areas

　　Reporting and documenting daily observations, routine care given, and physical/behavioral changes

　　Use of appropriate safety precautions and care in the transfer of all students

　　Exercise responsible leadership on out-of-district school trips

　　When transporting special education students, additional responsibilities include:

　　Assisting with the use of lift equipment in the transfer of students in wheelchairs

　　Assisting with ambulatory students moving in and out of the bus

　　Securing of wheelchairs on the bus

　　Checking securing devices for defects

　　Communicating effectively with parents, CHC, group homes, and schools

　　Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time

　　TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Substitutes are called and used on an “as needed basis” with no guarantee of hours or days.

　　Non-discrimination Statement

　　It is the policy of the Johnston Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.

　　There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the Director of Human Resources, 6510 NW 62nd Avenue, Johnston, Iowa 50131, (515) 278-0470.

　　Primary Location TRANSPORTATION

　　Salary Range $16.00 / Per Hour

　　Shift Type Substitute