Bus Attendant -Transportation

Bus Trip Supervisor

Supervises and assists students during bus trips. 4 hours guaranteed

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Meets all mandated health requirements
• Documented evidence of a clear criminal record (FBI and BCI)
• Self-directed and able to learn required skills for the position
• Valid Ohio Department of Education Permit appropriate for the assignment
• Ability to physically manage students with disabilities
• Congenial disposition and strong interpersonal skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Checks with the Transportation Supervisor to learn about the needs of students being transported
• Seeks advice when expectations are unclear
• Helps with bus loading and unloading procedures
• Operates the wheelchair lift
• Assists students with mobility needs
• Ensures that students are comfortable and safely secured
• Ensures that wheelchairs are properly secured before the bus starts
• Inspects harnesses, restraints, and other safety devices
• Immediately corrects or reports unsafe conditions and/or defective equipment
• Offers help when students ask or their behavior suggests they need assistance
• Avoids being intrusive
• Solves student concerns discreetly
• Respects personal privacy
• Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information
• Takes precautions to ensure student safety
• Does not leave students unsupervised
• Learns the proper procedure to evacuate the bus during an emergency
• Anticipates and is prepared to offer assistance when aware of passengers with medical or other health considerations
• Promptly documents all injuries that require a medical referral
• Monitors student behavior
• Enforces safety regulations
• Maintains high standards and upholds the student conduct code
• Promotes the proper use and care of school property
• Reports student discipline problems, vandalism, or other related concerns to the building Principal
• Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law
• Promotes a positive image of the Transportation department
• Wears appropriate work attire and maintains a neat appearance
• Participates in staff meetings and professional growth activities as directed
• Accepts responsibility for decisions and conduct
• Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others
• Upholds Board policies and follows administrative procedures
• Promotes a favorable image of the school district
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates professionalism and maintains a positive work attitude
• Works cooperatively to support a successful team effort
• Effectively uses verbal, nonverbal, writing, and listening skills
• Completes detailed paperwork accurately
• Reacts productively to interruptions and changing conditions
• Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts
• Performs activities that may require reaching, crouching, and/or kneeling
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual
• Travels to meetings and work assignments

Working Conditions:

• Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases
• Potential for interaction with disruptive and/or unruly individuals
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes
• Duties may require riding in a vehicle
• Duties may require dispensing medications
• Duties may require exposure to cleaning solvents, air borne particulates, and odors
• Duties may require wearing protective clothing and using safety equipment
• Duties may require working during the evening and/or weekend

Performance Evaluation:

Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Twinsburg City School District Board of Education. The Twinsburg City School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.