Delaware Administrative Code
Title 14 - Education
1100 - Transportation
1150 - School Transportation
Section 1150-8.0 - Qualifications and Responsibilities of School Bus Aides

Universal Citation: 14 DE Admin Code 1150-8.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024

8.1 Qualifications for School Bus Aides include the following and shall apply to all new applicants and for any person whose employment as an Aide has lapsed for a period of over two (2) years. All requirements shall be met before serving as an Aide on a school bus.

8.1.1 Be at least 18 years of age.

8.1.2 Be fingerprinted to allow a criminal background check at both state and federal level and meet the same requirements (pre licensing) specified for School Bus Drivers in the Delaware Code.
8.1.2.1 The Aides shall present themselves to the SBI personnel at one (1) of the locations that processes such criminal background checks, and present themselves as a public school employee.

8.1.2.2 The Aide shall sign a Release for Criminal background Check Information form approved by SBI and request that SBI send the original version of the criminal background check to the District where employment or contracted services is being sought for eligibility determination. Eligibility determination is the responsibility of the District's Human Resources Office. The District Human Resources Office must complete the DDOE eligibility release form. Upon completion, the Aide will obtain a receipt from SBI to return to the District where employment or contracted services is being sought.

8.1.3 File with the District Transportation Supervisors a notarized affidavit (the same as the School Bus Driver affidavit) attesting to acceptable criminal history pending an official state and federal criminal record report.

8.1.4 Submit to the federal drug and alcohol testing procedures established for School Bus Drivers.

8.1.5 All Aides are required to have a Delaware School Bus Aide physical with a TB screening (if needed). New s Aides shall satisfactorily complete the physical before beginning their duties. Districts shall issue a DDOE physical card to Aides establishing valid completion of the DDOE physical and Aides shall carry it with them while on duty.

8.1.6 Complete the school bus Theory training and other District or Charter School-required training programs satisfactorily.

8.2 School Bus Aides shall complete an annual District- or Charter School-provided in-service training program that focuses on Delaware school bus regulation, safe operating procedures, behavioral management, and emergency situation training of at least four (4) hours during each fiscal year (July 1 to June 30).

8.2.1 All Aides who complete the four (4) hour District or Charter School training between July 1 to June 30 will receive a stipend based upon available funding.

8.3 Districts shall have a policy concerning School Bus Aides which, at a minimum, lists the following responsibilities:

8.3.1 Assist in loading and unloading of Pupils, including lift operation.

8.3.2 Ensure that Pupils and equipment are properly secured to ensure safe transport. Adjust, fasten, and release restraint devices for Pupils and equipment, as required. Continually, monitor overall safety of Pupils and equipment.

8.3.3 Ensure that all Pupils remain seated at all times when riding the school bus.

8.3.4 Assist the driver during unusual traffic conditions; act as a lookout when the driver is backing the bus.

8.3.5 Assist the driver in the enforcement of all state and District bus safety regulations.

8.3.6 Perform recordkeeping tasks related to Pupil attendance and bus assignment.

8.3.7 Monitor and report Pupil misbehavior according to established procedure.

8.3.8 Assist the driver in keeping the interior of the bus clean.

8.3.9 Assist the driver with the post-trip inspection to ensure no Pupil is left on board the bus.

8.3.10 Assist Pupils with disabilities as prescribed in the Pupil's IEP and with personal needs associated with their disabilities.

8.3.11 Assist in bus evacuation drills.

8.3.12 Work cooperatively with all school personnel and parents, Guardians and Relative Caregivers.

8.3.13 Aides should remain in close proximity of the bus and should not cross students farther than the front-drivers cross view mirror or escort students to their houses.

8.3.14 Good faith suspicions or knowledge of child abuse or neglect must be reported to the Division of Family Services (DFS) Report Line. A report must be made immediately by the bus Aide with the direct knowledge, or a joint report may be made immediately by the bus Aide and the school principal or designee.

8.3.15 Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor or designee.

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