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Openings as of 4/8/2025

Substitute Transportation Aide

JobID: 692

Position Type:
  Transportation


Date Posted:
  9/29/2023


Location:
  Kenston Schools Transportation Department


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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
 
The Transportation Aide is to ensure the safety of the passengers health, physical or cognitive well being while being transported.  
 
REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
 
1. Must ensure order and follow all regulations and rules of conduct when dealing with special needs students.
 
2. Supervises student activity and behavior. Make note of and report on any issue that arise with the student including but not limited to IEP related items and unusual occurrences .
 
3. Interact with parents, school staff and members of the public in a courteous and respectful manner.
 
4. Attends training In-service as directed. May be asked to participate in additional training as needed based upon a student's need.
 
5. Assists students on and off the bus may include securing harness and/or seat belts.
 
6. Perform other related duties as required
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 
The Aide is required to have
 
• Satisfactory criminal background report upon hire

• High School Diploma or GED

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and assist students on and off the bus as needed and during vehicle evacuations.

• Knowledge of vehicle safety for handicapped children
 
Knowledge
 
• How to interact with children of all varying needs    

• Record keeping system  

• Equipment cleaning standards and procedures
 
Skills  
 
• Excellent customer service skills

• Public interaction skills  

• Team building  

• Problem solving skills  

• Decision making skills  

• Effective verbal and listening communications skills  

• Ability to read and write to record and maintain daily records

• Complete all daily and emergency paperwork in a timely manner  

• Stress management skills  

• Time management skills
 
Personal Attributes
 
• Instill in students the PEAK initiatives and character traits

• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity  

• Flexible to changes  

• Demonstrate sound work ethics  

• Interact with the public in a positive, courteous and respectful manner providing excellent customers service to riders and all in the community
 
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Openings as of 4/8/2025

Bus Driver - 5 Hours

JobID: 928

Position Type:
  Transportation/Bus Driver


Date Posted:
  2/25/2025


Location:
  Kenston Schools Transportation Department


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Title:   School Bus Driver
 
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Director of Facilities, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips.
Essential Functions:
• Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.
• Inspects assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that bus is in good, clean and safe working order.
• Cleans and refuels bus as needed.
• Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.
• Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of bus (e.g., oil change); transporting the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.
• Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.
• Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time en-route, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
• Maintains and submits records and reports as required.
• Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
• Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needs to the Director.
• Prepares aides and children for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are held as required.
• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.
• Attends and participates in trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.
 
Additional Duties
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.
 
Note:         The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
 
Equipment
• Uses standard automotive and bus equipment, and telephone.
 
Travel Requirements
• Travels to and from school district buildings, to vehicle service stations, field trip locations and other destinations are required.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the bus.
• Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.
•  Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.
• Ability to physically move through the bus, center and classrooms.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
 
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
• Works in standard school bus environment.
 
Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
 
Qualifications Profile
 
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
 
Certification/License:
• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License.
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.
 
Education:
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bilingual, both oral and written, ability (English/Spanish) is preferred.
 
Experience:
• Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children. 
 
FLSA Status:             Nonexempt
 
 




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Openings as of 4/8/2025

Substitute Bus Driver

JobID: 182

Position Type:
  Transportation/Substitute Bus Driver


Date Posted:
  9/29/2023


Location:
  Kenston Schools Transportation Department


  


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Openings as of 4/8/2025

Substitute Van Driver

JobID: 184

Position Type:
  Transportation/Substitute Van Driver


Date Posted:
  9/29/2023


Location:
  Kenston Schools Transportation Department


  


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