Bus Attendant

Position Purpose

Under the supervision of the Director of Transportation, to assist drivers with students on the bus.

$16.93/hr.

• Health/Vision and/or Dental Insurance - qualifies for district contribution
• Paid Personal Time
  - Yes
• Paid Sick Time
  - Yes
• Paid Vacation Time
  - No

• Full-time or Part-time
• 10-month (student calendar) or 12-month
• Paid hours per day: minimum 5; varies based on assigned route

• Assist special education students on route
• Maintain order and ensure safety of children on the bus, including escorting to and from bus
• Remain concerned about safe behavior while bus is in route

• Board and get off at each stop
• Supervise boarding and unloading at stops
• Assist driver when backing up bus
• Assist and may lift students to and from bus
• May operate 2‑way radio
• Assist students with special needs
• Attend scheduled job training, workshops, and meetings with parents/schools/drivers
• Ensure students seated before bus motion
• Maintain order on the bus
• Perform any other related duties as assigned

2‑way radio as needed.

Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

• Carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
• Work with a diverse group of individuals
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students, employees, and others
• Establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work
• Report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills

• Work in standard office and school building environments
• Lift students as needed
• Work outdoors

Any combination of education and experience that provides the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• No education or experience qualifications for this position
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities; it is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.