Bus Assistant x2

Bus Attendant

Reports to: Transportation Supervisor

Dept./School: Transportation/Route as assigned

Salary: $11,040 to $28,024 depending on experience

Primary Purpose: Ride buses and help driver ensure safe and orderly transportation of students.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively
• Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment
• Ability to work well with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Student Management: Supervise students as they board and leave bus and cross street. Manage student behavior and report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator. Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on bus.
• Routes and Schedules: Become familiar with all routes to and from school campus to be of assistance to driver. Maintain an updated route schedule.
• Safety: Supervise use of seat belts, harnesses, or car seats by students. Follow emergency procedures and help driver administer first aid, if necessary. Operate equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Other: Become familiar with and follow procedures established by transportation and New Mexico Public Education Department. Help driver keep bus clean. Work irregular hours as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Frequent walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; moderate lifting and carrying.
• Work outside and inside; work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts; moderate exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes.

Zuni Public School District