2026-2027: Bus Attendant

Sylvania; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Manassas Park City School Board seeks a School Bus Attendant to support safe student transport, supervision, and behavior management. You will assist with loading, unloading, and emergencies, enabling the driver to focus on driving. This role requires English proficiency, CPR/First Aid, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Shifts run daily with two blocks, 6:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.–4:30 p.m., during the school year. Equal opportunity employer; background checks required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• First Aid/CPR certification required or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to communicate in English; Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Bus Driver with safety, cleanliness, and orderly bus interior.
• Assist students with personal and safety needs during transport and loading/unloading.
• Communicate with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student needs and transportation.
• Assist with behavior plans and provide positive discipline to ensure safety.
• Operate wheelchair lifts and secure students and equipment as needed.
• Complete required documentation and participate in trainings.

Skills

English language proficiency

Spanish language proficiency (plus)

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Wheelchair lift operation

Emergency response calmness

Positive discipline and guidance

Strong interpersonal skills

Split shifts availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain certification prior to employment

Job description

POSITION: SCHOOL BUS ATTENDANT

LOCATION: MPCS Transportation Department

SALARY: Classified Scale, Grade 2

HOURS: 30 hours per week (benefits eligible)

POSITION LENGTH: 185 days

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR(S): Director of Transportation

HIRING MANAGER: Patricia Hurley, Director of Transportation - [e-mail]

JOB SUMMARY:

The Bus Attendant supports the safe transportation of students to and from school by assisting with supervision, behavior support, and student needs while on the bus. This position helps ensure a safe, orderly, and supportive environment that allows the bus driver to focus on operating the vehicle safely.

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain certification prior to employment.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English; Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
• Ability to perform moderate lifting of 50 lbs, operate a wheelchair lift, and assist students on and off the bus as needed.
• Kindness and understanding when working with children.
• Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, supervisor, co-workers, parents, and students.
• Willingness and ability to work split shifts daily (6:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.–4:30 p.m.) during the school year.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: (including but not limited to the following)

• Assists the Bus Driver in maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and appropriate appearance of the bus interior.
• Supports and participates in emergency evacuation drills in compliance with mandated safety requirements.
• Assists students with personal and safety needs during transport and while loading and unloading, including emergency situations.
• Communicates with parents, teachers, bus drivers, and administrators regarding student behavior, activities, or special transportation arrangements.
• Implements components of student behavior plans as directed, particularly for students receiving special education services.
• Reinforces bus safety rules and expectations while providing positive discipline and guidance.
• Operates wheelchair lifts and safely secures or repositions students and equipment as necessary.
• Maintains emergency and student information to ensure accessibility when needed.
• De-escalates behavioral situations to prevent distractions to the driver and ensure student safety.
• Prepares and maintains written documentation such as behavior reports, medication logs, referrals, and route information.
• Reports observations, incidents, or concerns to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations and addresses immediate safety concerns.
• Secures students and safety equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, car seats, restraints, seat belts) to ensure student welfare.
• Attends required meetings, training, and in-service sessions.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support safe and efficient transportation operations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The employee must be able to effectively communicate and interact with staff, students, families, and the public through verbal, written, and electronic means.
• Duties require the ability to see, read, hear, speak, handle, and feel objects and controls.
• Physical requirements include climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and performing repetitive motions. The employee must possess sufficient strength and agility to safely move, lift, and secure students in child safety restraint systems and to assist students with entering and exiting the bus during both routine operations and emergency situations. The driver must be able to perform required emergency evacuation procedures, including entering and exiting the school bus as necessary. The position also requires the ability to perform moderate lifting, operate a wheelchair lift, and assist students on and off the bus as needed.
• Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, and peripheral vision, as well as the ability to adjust focus and distinguish colors.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee may work near moving mechanical parts and be exposed to a variety of weather conditions, including wet, humid, hot, and cold environments. The employee may also be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, minor vibration, and noise levels that are typically moderate to loud.

CLEARANCES (Conditions for employment):

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
• Tuberculosis Screening

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Manassas Park City School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention or and other personnel actions affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, military status, genetic information or disability is prohibited, as required by federal and state laws and regulations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

This job description is intended to reflect the general nature and level of work performed by the employee. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other responsibilities as necessary.