Contract Bus Attendant - Transportation Department - CP27-015299

Bus Attendant

The job of Bus Attendant is done for the purpose of overseeing students and/or special education students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; enforcing rules, regulations, and laws to maintain safety during transport; and ensuring the safety of special education students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.

This job reports to Director, Transportation

Essential Functions:

• Administers first aid for minor injuries for the purpose of providing emergency or necessary care in accordance with district, state and federal requirements.
• Assesses potential emergency situations for the purpose of taking appropriate action to protect the well being of passengers.
• Assists Bus Driver in cleaning/sanitizing the interior of buses for the purpose of ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.
• Assists Bus Driver in maintaining order and discipline on the bus for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well-being of students on the school bus.
• Assists in conducting emergency evacuation drills for the purpose of ensuring efficiency of procedures and complying with mandated requirements.
• Assists in providing first aid to students including EPI-Pen for the purpose of providing for the physical care of students riding District buses.
• Assists special education students for the purpose of providing for special needs during transport, safe ingress and egress from buses including both emergency situations and normal transport.
• Implements intervention strategies and performs direct behavior management services for the purpose of maintaining order and discipline on the school bus.
• Instructs special education students and other passengers for the purpose of enforcing rules and regulations and maintaining safety.
• Lifts students and/or equipment for the purpose of positioning or repositioning students as appropriate.
• Monitors student behavior for the purpose of diffusing situations and/or preventing distraction to the driver or injury to themselves or other passengers.
• Prepares written materials (e.g. referrals, incident reports, student count, passenger misconduct, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
• Reports observations and incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel.
• Secures students and/or equipment (e.g. wheelchairs, car seats, restraints, seat belts, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of students.

Other Functions:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
• Attends meetings (e.g. training, inservice, discipline meetings, conferences, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Skills, Knowledge, Ability, Responsibility:

Working Environment:

Experience:

Job related experience is desired.

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent. Certificates & Licenses: CPR/First Aid Certificate (upon hire).

To be considered for this position, please attach the following documents to your completed EdJoin application:

• Letter of Introduction (Letter expressing your interest in the position and highlighting your qualifications.)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters required, written and dated within the last 12 months is preferred.)
• Resume (Updated Resume)

It is important to note to become a substitute/limited-term employee with GUHSD, there will be a fingerprinting requirement that currently costs $72 (this is an up-front, out-of-pocket cost).