Transportation - Bus Attendant

Position Description - Bus AttendantDUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: The following responsibilities are required of the position, plus any other duties that may be required by the employer. Specific duties and responsibilities will be assigned by the director of transportation.Assist with the safe transportation of students to and from designated schools on assigned bus route(s)Work with the bus driver to ensure that student needs and management are maintained during scheduled bus routesMaintain and implements the established rules and procedures for transportation servicesMaintain appropriate student management and reports student incidents/accidents to the appropriate supervisor(s)Assist with seating assignments for studentsProvide physical and emotional support for studentsAssist with getting students in their appropriate seats, buckling seat belts, and the use of other safety equipmentAssist with health care situations (wiping noses, saliva) as well as outerwear, shoes, etc.Maintain proper cleanliness and sanitizing of student seating areaAssist with instructing proper loading, unloading, proper interactions, and safe conduct to students while being transportedCommunicate with department personnel, school personnel, and parents about student's bus behavior and/or needsAssist with bus evacuation drills in accordance with approved procedureComplete and submit all required reports and documentationAssist with operating special equipmentMay need to provide special medical procedures for studentsAttend all mandatory meetings and trainingsMaintain high level of confidentiality and ethical behavior at all timesFollow district policies and procedures and safety regulationsOther tasks and duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:High school diploma or equivalentMust be 21 years of age.Able to work with and understand the needs of special needs childrenAble to operate the equipment properly needed for transportation of special needs studentsConfidential, trustworthy, self-motivated, attentive to details and able to work efficiently and patiently under pressure and stressful conditionsAble to quickly analyze a situation and communicate timely solutions.Demonstrate well-developed communication skills both verbal and written, necessary to interact in a professional manner to project a positive imageWillingness to improve and/or develop job-related skillsExcellent work habits, attendance record and must successfully complete criminal history and DCS clearancesShall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District and must participate in mandatory random drug/alcohol testing programPHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully preform the essential functions of the job.Tasks involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of standing, walking, sitting, climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (25 pounds or more).Disclaimer: