Position Description:

• The Bus Attendant is responsible for assisting the bus driver by attending to the needs of special education children and ensuring their safety while in transit.

 

 

Scope of Responsibility:

•  Cares for passengers’ needs while in transit.


•  Assists passengers on and off the bus and crossing streets.


•  Loads and unloads passengers in wheelchairs using the lift.


•  Maneuvers chairs on ramps and curbs.


•  Insures that the protective safety devices, car seats, lap belts, and T-straps are in use and properly secured.


•  Assists the driver with inspection of the bus after each trip.


•  Collaborates with driver on passenger management.


•  Manages passengers with ambulatory appliances, restraint systems, and difficult behavior.


•  Maintains a professional team relationship with all assigned bus personnel.


•  Promptly notifies driver of problems involving passengers.


•  Develops knowledge of students’ disabilities and needs.


•  Maintains confidentiality of student information.


•  Accurately prepares and submits all required reports adhering to indicated deadlines.


•  Attends and actively participates in all conferences, meetings, and professional development activities.


•  Reports emergencies, breakdowns, delays, accidents, and absences to the Executive Director of Transportation or designated office personnel when required.


•  Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Transportation and school-based administration.                   

Skills and Qualifications:

• We seek detail-oriented, independent self-starters who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and who have a record of high performance in challenging situations.


• Successful candidates will also demonstrate and/or possess:


•  3+ years of progressively increasing experience in school transportation services.


•  Strong communication skills in multiple settings and the ability to be an engaging change agent and culture-creator that can inspire and motivate.


•  Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.


•  High degree of professionalism, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities, while consistently demonstrating sound judgment and disciplined thinking.


•  Successful annual completion of physical examination.


•  Successful completion of all bus attendant training courses.


•  Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.


•  High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

Desirable Qualifications:

•  Experience with Special Education Students


•  Knowledge of child behavior patterns and ability to maintain student discipline.


•  Knowledge of school system policies and procedures.

 

Physical Involvement:

• Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting up to 40 pounds is sometimes required.


• The attendant is required to climb into and out of the school bus.


• The attendant must be able to operate door opening device and assist passengers from vehicle in emergency situations.

 

Compensation:

• JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.  


• JP Schools also offers a competitive benefits package.