Aide School Bus 12 month

• Assists students in boarding and disembarking from all school buses. Lifts students when necessary. Assigns students to seats.
• Adjusts safety straps and stores crutches and other orthopedic aids on the bus. Properly secures students in several types of equipment.
• Monitors students on the bus for behavioral and physical problems.
• Maintains bus schedules of each student on route showing addresses, telephone numbers, pick-ups, etc.
• Follows prescribed procedures when a parent or an adult fails to meet a student at the bus stop.
• Assists the bus driver in developing emergency evacuation plans and in performing bus evacuation drills.
• Assists in emergency situations and efficiently and quickly evacuates students from the bus as needed.
• Assists the bus driver in receiving information needed to complete accident reports.
• Reviews Motor Vehicle Administration and background records of bus personnel. Recommends and/or takes actions as appropriate.
• Communicates with contractors, bus personnel, and school administrators regarding transportation issues.
• Prepares reports and maintains records of all required Maryland State Department of Education documentation.
• Conducts investigations, complaint resolution, and training.
• Provides inbound and outbound call support.
• Provides general and bus status information.
• Receives transportation service concerns and routes to appropriate staff for resolution.
• Reviews and approves school bus drivers and other transportation forms for verification of time, mileage, codes, job numbers, total passengers, and operating objectives.
• Compiles and prepares documents for data entry and enters data into various computer software applications and transportation systems.
• Monitors and ensures daily compliance with transportation service performance standards and cost-effectiveness, policy, and operating objectives.
• Monitors bus loading and unloading of students at one or more school locations and/or additional loading points.
• Assists with training as needed.
• Completes other duties as assigned at the discretion of management.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies and contractual agreements; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with special education students is preferred.
• Knowledge of school safety, procedural, and policy guidelines and applicable regulations.
• Skills in communication and human relations.
• Ability to use and care for school bus and related equipment and supplies according to written and oral instructions.
• Ability to maintain good relationships with administrators, teachers, students, other employees, and the general public.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with other departmental officials, associates, and employees.
• Must have complex problem-solving skills.
• Must possess excellent cross-organizational knowledge.
• Ability to maintain records and write routine reports.
• Skilled in the use of computer applications, including Microsoft office.
• Possess a C Driver License.
• Must attend and pass the Defensive Driving Course within 45 days of employment.
• Must be able pass the Department of Transportation Physical.

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.

This position is affiliated with the Paraprofessionals and School Related Personnel (PSRP) bargaining unit.

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.