• Knowledge of principles and practices of safe bus transportation of special needs students
• Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to the transportation of special needs students
• Knowledge of District, and State policy regarding special needs students and bus transportation
• Ability to maintain student discipline and safety
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to restrain students when necessary
• Successfully pass annual physical and drug/alcohol test
• Assist students as they enter and exit the bus
• Supervise students while in transit
• Escort student(s) to classroom when necessary
• Document and maintain records of problems or unusual situations
• Inform driver, teacher, transportation director and/or parents of such problems
• Assure seat belts and/or safety restraints for wheelchairs are properly in place