Bus Assistant x2

Zuni Public Schools; Zuni Pueblo (NM); On-site; USD 11,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Zuni Public Schools is seeking a Bus Attendant to ride buses and help the driver ensure safe and orderly transportation of students. This role reports to the Transportation Supervisor and works according to assigned routes and schedules.

Responsibilities include supervising students during boarding and alighting, communicating with teachers and parents about behavior, and helping maintain safety equipment and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively.
• Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment.
• Ability to work well with children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students as they board and leave bus and cross street.
• Manage student behavior and report discipline problems to the administrator.
• Communicate with teachers and parents regarding student behavior on the bus.
• Become familiar with all routes to and from school campus and maintain updated route schedule.
• Supervise use of seat belts and car seats and follow emergency procedures.

Skills

Ability to follow verbal instructions

Ability to operate safety equipment

Ability to work well with children

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Job Title: Bus Attendant
Reports to: Transportation Supervisor
Dept./School: Transportation/Route as assigned
Salary: $11,040 to $28,024 depending up experience

Primary Purpose:

• Ride buses and help driver ensure safe and orderly transportation of students.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License

Special Knowledge/ Skills:

• Ability to follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively
• Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment
• Ability to work well with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Student Management

• Supervise students as they board and leave bus and cross street.
• Manage student behavior and report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
• Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on bus.

Routes and Schedules

• Become familiar with all routes to and from school campus to be of assistance to driver.
• Maintain an updated route schedule.

Safety

• Supervise use of seat belts, harnesses, or car seats by students.
• Follow emergency procedures and help driver administer first aid, if necessary.
• Operate equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Follow established procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, assisting students, etc.

Other

• Become familiar with and follow procedures established by transportation and New Mexico Public Education Department
• Work irregular hours as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Frequent walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; moderate lifting and carrying.
• Work outside and inside; work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts; moderate exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes.

Postings current as of 8/16/2026 12:24:46 PM CST.