Substitute Bus Attendant

School Bus Attendant

Reports To: School Bus Driver and Supervisor of Transportation

Terms Of Employment: 9-Month (180 days)

Salary Range: Salary in accordance with the approved St. Mary Parish Salary Schedule.

Object/Function: 115/2732

Qualifications: All state requirements; must demonstrate aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities.

Classification Under Fair Labor Standards Acts (FLSA): Non-Exempt

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the St. Mary Parish Board Policy GBI- Evaluation.

Performance Responsibilities

1. Ride bus to individual student stops before and after school each school day.

2. Provide direct/indirect supervision of special education students transported by school bus.

3. Assist bus operator and staff with safe loading and unloading of students.

4. Assist students on and off the bus, securing harness and/or seat belts.

5. Maintain safe environment.

6. Supervise student activity and behavior.

7. Communicate with teacher(s), principal(s), parents, and Transportation Department.

8. Maintain close communication with the bus driver and special education teachers.

9. Develop a cooperative working relationship with other school personnel serving students transported on the school bus.

10. Collaborate with bus operator in students' seating assignments.

11. To exhibit a working knowledge of the St. Mary Parish Policies and Procedures handbook.

12. To maintain valid CPR certificates.

13. To be physically capable to lift/carry at least 50 pounds without assistance and 100 pounds with assistance.

14. To perform any other duties as may properly come within the scope of said position or maybe assigned by the bus driver, the supervisor of Transportation or the Superintendent.

Professional Responsibilities

1. Maintain professional personal appearance and demonstrate respect for colleagues.

2. Attend work regularly; report to work on time; and provide advance notice of need for absence.

3. Complete work efficiently and accurately (with few/no errors) within deadlines without supervision.

4. Perform job responsibilities consistently, use time wisely, plan properly, take care of materials and equipment.

5. Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate trustworthiness; exercise good judgment.

6. Support, implement, assist with, and/or ensure application of district initiatives and other programs or directives of the Superintendent and Board.

7. Keep direct supervisor informed of the progress being made in area(s) of responsibility.

8. Report to the St. Mary Parish School Board as needed or directed.

9. Keep abreast professionally by attending local, regional, state, or national meetings and/or staff development that address area(s) of responsibility as directed by supervisor.

10. Complete and submit all forms, reports, documentation, and trainings by required dates and in accordance with district policies and procedures.

11. Remain open to suggestions and innovative ideas; receive and apply feedback.

12. Demonstrate competence in areas of responsibility.

13. Exert every effort to constructively involve stakeholders in all professional settings.

14. Communicate appropriately and work effectively with all populations.

15. Exhibit desirable qualities such as commitment to job responsibilities, enthusiasm, cooperation, sense of humor, creativity, tact, positive attitude/work ethic, dependability, punctuality, self-discipline/control, poise, voice control, approved 07/2024 effective nonverbal communication, a professional appearance, initiative, and a genuine concern and interest for others.

16. Follow the specific requirements established by the School Board (LEA), State Department of Education (SDE), the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (SBESE), and/or Federal regulations and guidelines established by each.

17. Perform any duty, not specifically assigned, as deemed necessary by the assigning authority in order to maintain continuity where needed.

Physical Demands: The employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements described herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability essential to job performance. While performing duties, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, speak, hear, and sometimes sit. Occasionally, the teacher will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. The employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs., such as boxes of materials and technology carts.

The employee is frequently exposed to a work environment noise level, which is moderate to loud. The employee must have sufficient visual acuity to be able to work with computer monitor, print texts, and handwritten documents. The employee must possess basic language and communication skills to read, write, discuss, and present information to others in a clear, concise manner. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Information contained in this job description is in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.)

This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all functions, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this position. Functions, duties, or responsibilities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. The St. Mary Parish School Board reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.

I, _________________________________________________________________, have read and received a copy of this job description and understand that a copy of this signed job description will become part of my personnel file. I fully understand the requirements, duties, and responsibilities of the position. I can perform the duties and responsibilities as outlined, with or without reasonable accommodation. I understand that my job duties and responsibilities may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of the district and, if so, I will be required to perform such duties and responsibilities. If I have any questions about job duties, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or a member of the Human Resources Department.

Signature _________________________________________ Date: _________________________

Approved 07/2024