Associate, Bus

Laveen Elementary School District Transportation Department
- Laveen, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Laveen Elementary School District Transportation Department
- Laveen, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Laveen Elementary School District

Job : 2818852

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 28, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Prefer high school diploma or equivalent. Up-to-date or ability to obtain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)/restraint certification and current first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training certification.

Transportation Coordinator

Responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of school bus pupils within local, state, and/or federal guidelines and/or policies.

• Provides a welcoming, friendly, and safe environment for students.
• Assists with the safe condition and cleanliness of the bus.
• Assist in reporting discipline issues.
• Maintains student control.
• Maintains and submits appropriate reports in a timely manner.
• Reports any hazardous conditions to the appropriate personnel.
• Assists in properly and safely loading and unloading of students with the use of a variety of equipment.
• Uses proper procedures for restraining students for safe travel.
• Assists the driver in implementing behavior strategies to reinforce desired behavior.
• Adjusts seating arrangement to accommodate the appropriate needs of students.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

• Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
• Read a variety of manuals; writes documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others.
• Understand multi‑step written and oral instructions.
• Specific knowledge‑based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: reporting principles; and office equipment/software.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional situations;
  Responds promptly to student, staff, and public needs.
• Interpersonal Skills – Maintains confidentiality;
  Creates and maintains a positive and conducive work environment.
• Oral Communication – Responds well to questions.
• Written Communication – Edits work for spelling and grammar.
• Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful and positive manner.
• Safety and Security – Uses equipment and materials properly.

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to work with a variety of people and maintain confidentiality of information.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet and District software.
• Knowledge of appropriate business machines and telephones.
• Monitor special system(s), not limited to, including security and fire alarm systems.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. In addition, some carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.
• The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: requires sitting, walking, and standing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

• Ten‑month, employee pay and benefits in accordance with Board policy.
• FLSA:
  Non‑Exempt
• Part‑Time Employee Benefits in accordance with Board policy.

• Performance to be evaluated in accordance with the Board policy on evaluation of support personnel.

Position Type: Part-Time (FTE .7375)

Salary: $16.48 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff >
Transportation

• Stephanie Niehus
• 5001 W. Dobbins Road
• Laveen, Arizona 85339
• Phone:  x3010
• Email: sniehus