Bus Attendant Substitute - Transportation Department

About the Employer

The Grossmont Union High School District is dedicated to providing a safe and collaborative learning environment which supports academic achievement and social development for all students.


The Grossmont District operates on the premise that success for every student is dependent upon all groups in the organization including teachers, administrators, parents, staff, students, and the community working together to support all students in their development as life-long learners, thinkers, and successful contributors of the community.


The Grossmont Union High School District shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying against and individual or group based on the employee's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (GUHSD Board Policy 4030).

Job Summary

Purpose Statement:
The job of Bus Attendant is done for the purpose/s 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.

Job Description / Essential Elements:


JOB DESCRIPTION Grossmont Union High School District


BUS ATTENDANT
Purpose Statement:
The job of Bus Attendant is done for the purpose/s 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 are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks using existing skills. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; administering first aid; operating equipment used to transport, lift and restrain students; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.


KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: safety practices and procedures; first aid; use of specialized personal devices such as harnesses, lap belts, helmets, restraints, wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc


ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a 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 specific, job-related data; and utilize job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: working with constant interruptions; identifying unsafe versus inappropriate behavior; communicating with diverse groups; and maintaining balance in moving vehicle.


Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; 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: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed under some hazardous conditions and in varying atmospheric conditions.


Experience Job related experience is desired.


Education High School diploma or equivalent.


Required Testing Certificates & Licenses
As required for position CPR/First Aid Certificate


Continuing Educ. / Training
None Specified


Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance; TB Clearance


FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade
Non Exempt 11/10/2005 Unit I 33

Requirements / Qualifications

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

Comments and Other Information

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).