Openings as of 4/16/2025
Transportation

School Bus Aide

JobID: 502

Position Type:
  Transportation/Bus Aide


Date Posted:
  2/4/2025


Location:
  Service Center


Date Available:
  when position is filled


Closing Date:
  when position is filled


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VALPARAISO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
  
Position:                               BUS AIDE
 
Work Schedule:                   As specified
Evaluation:                           As specified
Reports to:                            Director of Transportation / Assistant Director of Transportation
Compensation:                     $13.85 base hourly + $2.00 addendum rate for Special Education Trained Bus Aides                                                                       
 
Summary: Assists with the safe transportation of students to and from designated schools on assigned special bus route(s) or other destinations in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Valparaiso Community School District Board of Trustees.
   
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Works with the bus driver to ensure that student needs and management are maintained during scheduled bus routes.
2. Maintains and implements the established rules and procedures for transportation services.
3. Adheres to set schedules.
4. Maintains appropriate student management and reports student incidents/accidents to the appropriate supervisor(s).
5. Assists with seating assignments for students.
6. Provide physical and emotional support for students. 
7. Assist with getting students in their appropriate seats, buckling seat belts, and the use of other safety equipment.
8. Assist with health care situations (wiping noses, saliva) as well as outerwear, shoes, etc.
9. Maintains proper cleanliness of student seating area to avoid spreading of germs.
10. Assist with instructing proper loading, unloading, proper interactions and safe conduct to students while being transported.
11. Communicate with department personnel, school personnel and parents about student’s bus behavior and/or needs.
12. Assists with bus evacuation drills in accordance with approved procedure.
13. Complete and submit all required reports and documentation.
14. Assist with operating special equipment.
15. May need to provide special medical procedures for students.
16. Maintains a neat, clean and professional appearance.
17. Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings.
18. Maintains high level of confidentiality and ethical behavior at all times.
19. Follows district policies and procedures and safety regulations.
20. The Director of Transportation and Assistant Director of Transportation, according to specific needs will make task assignments for this position. The administration may have additional input in identifying other preferred qualifications and/or appropriate duties that may exceed those described above which are consistent with the function of a Bus Aide.
21. Accepts other directives from the Director of Transportation, Assistant Director of Transportation, and the Superintendent that serve to improve services to the students and patrons of the Valparaiso Community School District and are required for the successful operation of the Valparaiso Community Schools Transportation Department.
 
Qualification Requirements:
1. High School Diploma or Equivalent.
2. Must be 18 years of age.
3. Able to pass physical and pre-employment drug testing.
4. Maybe required to have TB test on yearly basis.
5. Able to work with and understand special needs children and the equipment needed for their safe transportation.
6. Confidential, trustworthy, self-motivated, attentive to details and have the ability to work efficiently and patiently under pressure and stressful conditions.
7. Able to quickly analyze a situation and communicate timely solutions.
8. Demonstrate well-developed communication skills both verbal and written, necessary to interact in a professional manner to project a positive image that is consistent with Valparaiso Community School District philosophy. 
9. Willingness to improve and/or develop job-related skills. 
10. Excellent work habits, attendance record and must successfully complete and pass all criminal history and child abuse clearances.
11. Shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District and must participate in the mandatory random drug/alcohol testing program.
 
Physical Ability ~ Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
• Tasks involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of standing, walking, sitting, climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (25 pounds or more) as well as use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
 
Sensory Requirements ~ Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination. All tasks require oral communications ability.
 
Environmental Factors ~ The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:
• Tasks are regularly performed with potential exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as temperature and noise extremes, odors, humidity, vibrations, traffic hazards, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however the noise level can vary depending upon daily activity, but will still remain within the acceptable noise level range.
 
Mental Effort ~ High concentration/intensity, which includes prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks.
 
~ When duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity ~
 
The Valparaiso Community School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.
 
 
 




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Openings as of 4/16/2025
Transportation

School Bus Driver

JobID: 501

Position Type:
  Transportation/Bus Driver


Date Posted:
  2/4/2025


Location:
  Service Center


Date Available:
  when position is filled


Closing Date:
  when position is filled


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VALPARAISO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
  
Position:                               BUS DRIVER
 
Work Schedule:                   Part Time or Full Time Employment is available
Benefits:                              Full Time: Health, Vision, Dental, Life, LTD, PERF, EAP, Paid Time Off
                                            Part Time: Life, LTD, PERF, EAP, Paid Time Off
Evaluation:                           As specified
Reports to:                           Director of Transportation / Assistant Director of Transportation
Compensation:                     $22.66/hour                                                                                              
 
Summary: Provide safe and orderly transportation of students to and from designated schools on assigned bus route(s) or other destinations in accordance with the traffic and safety rules of Federal, State and local government agencies, and the policies and procedures of the Valparaiso Community Schools Board of Trustees.
   
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Observe all traffic laws, safety regulations, policies and procedures regarding school buses in accordance with Federal, State and local government agencies, and the Valparaiso Community School District Board of Trustees.
2. Maintains and implements the established rules and procedures for transportation services.
3. Completes daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and submits repair orders as necessary.
4. Follow assigned route(s) and adhere to set schedules (includes field trips and special activities).
5. Maintains appropriate student management and reports student incidents to the appropriate supervisor(s).
6. Assigns specific seating for students accordingly.
7. Communicate with department personnel, school personnel and parents about student’s bus behavior in a professional manner.
8. Instructs students on bus safety rules, procedures and practices.
9. Keeps assigned bus clean by daily sweeping.
10. Keep assigned bus fueled at all times.
11. Provide information required to mechanics in order to schedule routine preventive maintenance for the assigned bus.
12. Properly operates all communication equipment and maintains professionalism at all times while using the radio system.
13. Conducts bus evacuation drills in accordance with approved procedure.
14. Report all accidents, vehicle damage and student injuries should they occur.
15. Participates in required random drug/alcohol testing program.
16. Complete and submit all required reports and documentation.
17. Maintains a neat, clean and professional appearance.
18. Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings.
19. Maintains high level of confidentiality at all times.
20. The Director of Transportation and Assistant Director of Transportation, according to specific needs will make task assignments for this position. The administration may have additional input in identifying other preferred qualifications and/or appropriate duties that may exceed those described which are consistent with the function of a Bus Driver.
21. Accepts other directives from the Director of Transportation, Assistant Director of Transportation, and the Superintendent that serve to improve services to the students and patrons of the Valparaiso Community School District and are required for the successful operation of the Valparaiso Community Schools Transportation Department.
 
Qualification Requirements:
1. High School Diploma or Equivalent.
2. Must be 21 years of age.
3. Possess and maintain a valid CDL License with all required school bus endorsements.
4. Possess and maintain a valid Department of Transportation physical certificate.  May be required to have TB test on yearly basis.
5. Possess and maintain a valid State of Indiana School Bus Certification (Yellow) Card.
6. Working knowledge of the corporation’s geographic layout and boundaries.
7. Able to work with and understand children.
8. Confidentiality, trustworthy, self-motivated, attentive to details and have the ability to work efficiently and patiently under pressure and stressful conditions.
9. Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times.
10. Able to quickly analyze a situation and communicate timely solutions.
11. Demonstrate well-developed communication skills both verbal and written, necessary to interact in a professional manner to project a positive image that is consistent with Valparaiso Community School District’s philosophy. 
12. Willingness to improve and/or develop job-related skills. 
13. Excellent work habits, attendance record and must successfully complete and pass all criminal history and child abuse clearances.
14. Shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation and must participate in the mandatory random drug/alcohol testing program.
 
Physical Ability ~ Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
• Tasks involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of standing, walking, sitting, climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (25 pounds or more) as well as use of hands to finger, handle, feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
 
Sensory Requirements ~ Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination. All tasks require oral communications ability.
 
Environmental Factors ~ The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:
• Tasks are regularly performed with potential exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as temperature and noise extremes, odors, humidity, vibrations, traffic hazards, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however the noise level can vary depending upon daily activity, but will still remain within the acceptable noise level range
 
Mental Effort ~ High concentration/intensity, which includes prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks.
 
~ When duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity ~
 
The Valparaiso Community School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.
 
 
 
 
 
 




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