Bus Attendant

Bus Attendant

Under general supervision, the Bus Attendant provides assistance and supervision to students riding District transportation.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Assists students with boarding and deboarding school buses; secures and removes seat restraints as required.
• Monitors the behavior and needs of students during bus rides and intervenes as appropriate; may implement disciplinary actions.
• Sweeps and mops floor areas of school buses; sanitizes bus seats; cleans windows; removes trash and empties trash receptacles.
• May prepare and enforce seating charts.
• Assists the Bus Driver as needed.
• Prepares reports of any incidents that occur on the school bus; communicates with students, parents, and staff.
• Completes student data information (MIPS) daily as appropriate.
• Customer service principles, practices and etiquette.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Job Requirements

Knowledge of:

• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• School bus safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• First aid and CPR.
• Bus evacuation procedures.

Skill in:

• Identifying and addressing the needs of students on the school bus.
• Preparing clear and concise reports.
• Interacting tactfully with District staff, students, and parents.
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent AND one (1) year of professional experience working with school-age children; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:

Must possess CPR and First Aid certifications or obtain certifications within four (4) weeks of hire.

Work is performed on a school bus and requires exposure to traffic hazards, cleaning products, and potentially infectious illnesses and diseases. May be required to lift and move up to 50 pounds.