Bus Chaperone

Yellowstone Schools

Essential Job Functions

The school bus chaperone will assist the school bus driver in maintaining discipline while the bus is in operation, maintain proper records and documentation, and assist student loading, unloading, and seating arrangements, as required. The following are the essential functions of the job:

• Assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline on school bus; monitor and assist students while bus is in operation.
• Consult with and assist bus driver in documentation of student information, record-keeping and completing route surveys.
• Assist parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinate seating of pre-kindergarten students as required by State Transportation Guidelines.
• Communicate with classroom assistants, teachers, administrators, and parents concerning student background, medical problems and behavior as appropriate.
• Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.
• Attend in-service meetings and training courses, as assigned.
• Maintain proper records and documentation and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned and as may be requested by the Director of Transportation.
• Adhere to the Yellowstone Employee Handbook.

Tools

Passenger bus, first aid kits, emergency exit doors, fire extinguishers, and two-way radios.

Working Conditions

Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Regularly sitting, listening, and using hands, arms, and fingers. Occasionally talking, standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Occasionally working near moving mechanical parts, near fumes, and in outdoor weather conditions.

Core Values:

Every employee at Yellowstone is committed to our PRIDE values:

Positivity: At Yellowstone, we smile first. We are a positive presence on campus and extend a good-natured grace and enthusiasm in all personal interactions.

Responsibility: We follow through on our promises and commitments. We own our actions and will never settle for less than our best effort.

Integrity: We demonstrate integrity in all circumstances and always put the best interests of the broader Yellowstone community first. We “walk the talk” and lead by example.  

Determination: We anticipate and overcome challenges. We are resilient in the face of obstacles and are committed to the success of every member of the Yellowstone community.

Excellence: We hold everyone (families, students, colleagues) to the highest standard of excellence and constantly look for ways to enhance the Yellowstone experience.

Yellowstone Academy is a non-denominational Christian school and all employees must be professing Christians.  Yellowstone Academy does not refuse to hire and does not release any individual, or otherwise discriminate against any individual with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of the individual’s race, color, sex, or national or ethnic origin.  Nor does Yellowstone Academy limit, segregate, or classify its employees or applicants for employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status as an employee because of the individual’s race, color, sex, and/or national/ethnic origin.