Glen Ridge Public Schools – Job Description

Paraprofessional

TITLE: BUS AIDE

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Ability to read, write and to perform

assigned duties

2. Minimum experience as determined by the

board

3. Knowledge of bus passenger safety and

effective discipline procedures

4. Required criminal history background check

and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident

alien status

REPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor/Business Administrator

JOB GOAL: To assist the bus driver in providing safe transportation

for students.

PERFORMANCE

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists the bus driver in maintaining student conduct on the bus.

2. Assists young or disabled students in getting on and off the bus.

3. Provides written records of violations of student code to the building

principal.

4. Collects personal items left on the bus and turns them over to the

school secretary.

5. Provides instruction to students regarding passenger safety and

ensures that students wear their seat belts when the bus is so equipped.

6. Participates in scheduled emergency bus exit drills.

TERMS OF

EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be determined by the board of

education.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance

with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of

noncertified staff.

APPROVED BY: