Position Summary

Under general supervision, the Bus Attendant provides assistance and supervision to students riding District transportation.

 

Job Responsibilities

Essential Functions: __ Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

• Assists students with boarding and deboarding school buses; secures and removes seat restraints as required.
• Monitors the behavior and needs of students during bus rides and intervenes as appropriate; may implement disciplinary actions.
• Sweeps and mops floor areas of school buses; sanitizes bus seats; cleans windows; removes trash and empties trash receptacles.
• May prepare and enforce seating charts.
• Assists the Bus Driver as needed.
• Prepares reports of any incidents that occur on the school bus; communicates with students, parents, and staff.
• Completes student data information (MIPS) daily as appropriate.
• Customer service principles, practices and etiquette.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

 

 

Job Requirements

 

Knowledge of –

• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• School bus safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• First aid and CPR.
• Bus evacuation procedures.

 

Skill in –

• Identifying and addressing the needs of students on the school bus.
• Preparing clear and concise reports.
• Interacting tactfully with District staff, students, and parents.
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

 

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent AND one (1) year of professional experience working with school-age children; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. F

 

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:

Must possess CPR and First Aid certifications or obtain certifications within four (4) weeks of hire.

 

Work is performed on a school bus and requires exposure to traffic hazards, cleaning products, and potentially infectious illnesses and diseases. May be required to lift and move up to 50 pounds.