Job Description

Purpose Statement

The job of School Bus Attendant was established for the purpose/s of assisting special education and general education students during transport to and from school and/or special activities; ensuring the safety and sanitation of assigned vehicles; and working in conjunction with bus drivers to ensure student safety and maintenance of a positive environment during transport.

This job reports to Supervisor, Transportation.

Essential Functions

* Assists bus driver in the securing of students and/or their equipment (e.g., restraints, wheel chair tie downs, seat belts) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well-being of students.

* Assists students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses during both normal transport and emergency situations.

* Instructs students for the purpose of enforcing rules/regulations and maintaining student safety and well being.

* Monitors and independently supervises students with special needs until released to teacher, instructional assistant, parent, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers.

* Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. as required for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.

* Prepares reports (e.g., incident reports, passenger misconduct) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and/or complying with established guidelines.

* Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g., discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for their action.

Other Functions

* Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

* Transports students in non-bus District vehicles if required for the purpose of addressing immediate student transportation needs.

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Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and operating equipment used in transporting special needs students.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures; and age appropriate activities.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: maintaining discipline over students; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; and working as part of a team.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to impact the Organization's services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in hazardous conditions.

Experience Job related experience is desired.

Education High school graduation.

Equivalency Completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent of education plus six months of experience in the care of children.

Required Testing

Certificates

Job Related Proficiency Test

Valid Driver's License & Evidence of Insurability

Continuing Educ./Training

Clearances

None Specified

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Tuberculosis Clearance

Pre-placement Physical

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