school bus attendant

Job Summary Safely and reliably transport and assist students and other school district passengers to and from school, educational or sporting events, community-based programs and other special activities. Responsibilities and Duties Assists students for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses during both normal transport and emergency situations. Monitor students and daily school bus activities to ensure proper conduct and adherence to proper behavior standards Deal with exuberant behavior characteristics of youthful riders. Instructs students for the purpose of enforcing rules/regulations and maintaining student safety and well-being. Maintain attendance and ridership records as well as learn established bus routes. Observe and track route timing in order to provide accurate schedules Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g., discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for their action. Working in conjunction with bus drivers to ensure student safety and maintenance of a positive environment during transport. Maintain effective communications and working relationships with administration, bus drivers, district personnel, students and parents.

BODY MECHANICS OF SCHOOL BUS ATTENDANT

School Bus Attendants are required through their employment to perform various tasks. These physical tasks require varying degrees of lifting, pulling, bending and carrying of heavy objects.

Some examples of these are:

1. Opening and closing of bus entrance and emergency doors. 2. Bending, pushing and pulling to load and unload a wheelchair, with or without a passenger, onto a lift platform, by exerting a maximum of 40 lb. of push / pull pressure. 3. Bending, supporting and otherwise physically helping passengers into and out of a school bus. 4. Carrying and lifting into and from the school bus, personal articles and adaptive equipment of various weights and sizes. 5. Bending and stretching for the cleaning and securement of equipment in the interior of the school bus. 6. Bend, stretch, pull and drag all persons, equipment or other types of articles that would be of varying sizes and weight out of emergency exits on demand. Qualifications and Skills High school diploma or equivalent Candidate must be available between 7AM

• 8 AM AND 2PM
• 4PM Good physical health
• Up to date Physical Examination Passes required Criminal History Review and furnishes proof of U.

S. citizenship or legal resident status Demonstrates the ability to maintain passenger discipline to ensure student safety Demonstrates good moral character with verifiable references Is able to read, write and communicate in

English Pay Frequency:

Weekly Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends Day shift

This Job Is:

Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma This Job Is Ideal for

Someone Who Is:

Dependable

• more reliable than spontaneous People-oriented
• enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects Adaptable/flexible
• enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction High stress tolerance
• thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$262.50 per week

Physical Setting:

Office Outdoor work

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Application Question(s): Fingerprinting required

Experience:

bus aid: 1 year (Required)

Language:

english (Required)

Work Location:

In person