KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS
Job Description
POSITION: Bus Aide II, III, IV, Autism Mentor, Paraprofessional
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Terminal Transportation Supervisor in the case of transportation Aide
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
EMPLOYMENT TERM: Minimum 200 days annually
SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with Kanawha County Salary Scale, Pay Grade B, C, D, F commensurate with experience and education level.
EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314, and KCS’s Guide to Performance Evaluation for Service Personnel.
JOB SUMMARY: The School Bus Monitor Aide assists with the supervision of student bus passengers, including securing student passengers in the provided types of restraint.
GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
An employee working for Kanawha County Schools is expected to comply with all the Kanawha County Schools Policies and Procedures, including maintaining regular attendance and completing all required training. Employees are required to follow all safety rules to maintain a safe workplace.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Job Duties.
- Assists with safety equipment (i.e. wheel chair hook-ups, safety vest, lifts, car seats, etc.)
- Assists drivers to make sure wheelchairs are properly secured and restraints are properly used.
- Secures a wheelchair.
- Opens all emergency exits.
- Assists and supervises students with disabilities.
- Communicates with students, parents, school officials and supervisors.
- Collects and disseminates data (student locations, helping establish pseudo addresses, school data, boundaries, etc.).
- Effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with working with large groups of children.
- Assists with supervision of student passengers on buses and maintains a safe traveling environment.
- Attends in-services and workshops as directed.
- Participation in and implementation of specialized training, including CPR, First Aide, Passive Restraint, Behavior management; etc.
- Administration of medication to Special Education and Regular Education Students in
accordance with West Virginia Code §18-5-22. - Follows all safety rules and regulations and uses prescribed personal protective equipment.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- All other job duties as assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. However, accommodations as provided below may be provided to help you perform essential job duties.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5; Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c; Meet the definition of “Qualifications” in WV Code §18A-4-8b;
- Demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8e (state-approved competency test) as required.
NOTE: Aides should be able to perform the same duties as the operator in the event of an emergency. Aides shall be given a timed modified physical performance exam prior to beginning their duties as follows:
- Move from the front of the bus to the rear and exit through the rear door.
- Ascend and descend the bus steps.
- Lower and lift objects.
- Identify, apply, and release the bus parking brake.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, push, pull, grasp, talk, hear, see and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 50 pounds (100 pounds vertically for Special Education and Transportation Positions) of materials, children, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud (60-90 dB).
The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.
REVISED 30SEPT2025
