Bus Attendant

Trainee/Part-Time Bus Attendant

This position is a Trainee/Part-Time position. After the successful completion of training, individuals are eligible to apply to open full-time Bus Attendant positions. Full-Time Bus Attendants are expected to work in both the morning and afternoons on a daily basis. This position is responsible for the comfort, safety, and physical well-being of students by assisting them as they are being transported to and from school. This position follows specific instructions and procedures and refers nonstandard situations to a supervisor. This employee receives on-the-job training in the basics of safely operating the bus and student management. This position requires work to be performed in the morning and afternoon.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:

While in Training:

• Attends job related training classes and workshops.
• Completes school bus attendant training requirements of Loudoun County.
• Completes National Safety Council First Aid and CPR Certifications (provided during training).

As Part-Time or Full-Time Attendant:

• Provides physical assistance to students as they board and leave the bus and while in-route.
• Performs daily pre-trip safety inspection of all seats, restraint systems, and safety equipment prior to the bus leaving the parking area.
• Assists with lifting, folding, unfolding, and putting wheelchairs in position. Assists children using adaptive devices and secures children in seats.
• Assists the bus driver in completing reports and in maintaining a clean, safe environment inside the bus.
• Assists substitute bus drivers with route information
• Converses with the parents, students, school staff and guardians regarding the students transportation on the school bus.
• Performs related work as directed.
• Completes written reports as required by departmental leadership, policies and/or procedures

Qualifications

Below are the qualifications for this position:

• Minimum age of eighteen (18)
• Advanced level of verbal and written fluency in English and ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents; carries out written and oral instructions
• Ability to perform basic first aid and emergency treatment procedures (provided during training)
• National Safety Council First Aid and CPR certifications (provided during training)
• Maintain all required trainings and certifications during the course of employment with LCPS as a Bus Attendant

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of the physical requirements for this position:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Pay Lifecycle:

In Training: Universal Level 4, Step 1

After Training in Part-Time Position: Banded Level 5

After Training in Full-Time Position: Universal Level 4

Reports to:

Team Lead - Training or Lead Bus Driver

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Months/Days/Hours:

10 months/ 183 days

Salary Scale:

Salary Range: $21.40 - $27.41

Collective Bargaining Unit:

Non-Certified

Essential Personnel Disclosure:

Employees who perform the responsibilities of this job are considered essential personnel. Essential personnel are designated employees who must report for work during a delay or emergency situations. A workplace emergency is an unforeseen situation that threatens the staff, pupils, or the public; disrupts or shuts down business operations; or causes physical or environmental damage. Emergencies may be natural or manmade. It is incumbent upon the supervisor to inform and confirm which essential personnel are required to work during emergency closings. Notification and confirmation of the expectation of essential personnel to report to work, or maintain as-needed status, will be executed with as much advanced notice as possible via in-person communication or email.