Bus Attendant

Alpine School District; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Alpine School District is seeking a compassionate Transportation Para Bus Attendant to support special education students during transport and ensure safety and sanitation of vehicles.

The role requires physical ability to lift and move items, administer basic first aid, and coordinate with bus drivers and families to maintain safe transportation for students.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from seat height (16 inches) and move a 125-pound object as described in essential functions.
• Administers first aid and medical assistance for ill or injured children.
• Assists special education students during loading/unloading and maintains student safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist, load, and unload students on and off buses; ensure safety during transport.
• Instruct students on rules and safety expectations.
• Monitor and support students with special needs during transport.
• Prepare incident and other reports; communicate with staff and parents as needed.
• Work closely with bus driver and parents to maintain safe transportation.

Skills

Lift 50 pounds

First aid

Support special education students

Enforce rules

Intervene in emergencies

Monitor students with special needs

Incident reporting

Communicate with parents/teachers

Secure equipment and student safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

School Bus Assistant / Transportation Spec Ed Para

Non-contract, no benefits

Hourly rate: $15.61

Hours per day: up to 29 per week

Contact Information

• Name: Rob Oliverson
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]
• East Office
• Name: Doreen Rhoades
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]
• West Office

Would you like to make a difference in your community and support students with care and safety? Alpine School District is looking for responsible, compassionate individuals to join our team of school bus attendants. We hire year-round - please review the information below and contact a Transportation Coordinator to learn more.

The job of Transportation Para Bus Attendant is done for the purpose/s of providing support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for assisting special education students during transport to and from school and/or special activities; and ensuring the safety and sanitation of assigned vehicles.

Essential Functions

• Ability to pick up (from seat height of 16 inches) and carry a 50 pound object 35 feet within 20 seconds and drag a 125 pound object on the ground 50 feet within 30 seconds for the purpose of securing a child's safety.
• Administers first aid and medical assistance for the purpose of providing immediate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
• Assists special education students and other passengers/students for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.
• Instructs students for the purpose of enforcing rules/regulations and maintaining student safety and well being.
• Intervenes in potential conflicts and emergency situations for the purpose of minimizing disruptions on bus and/or injury to involved parties.
• Monitors students with special needs until released to teacher, instructional assistant, parent, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers.
• Prepares reports (e.g. incident reports, passenger misconduct, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and/or complying with established guidelines.
• Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for their action.
• Secures students and/or their equipment (e.g. safety vests, wheel chair tie downs, seat belts, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well-being of students.
• Works closely with bus driver and student's parents for the purpose of maintaining services and safety.
• Attends in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

General Requirements

• Age 18+
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Read and speak English at a proficient level

Pre-Employment Screening

• Must pass a pre-employment physical assessment of essential functions

Ongoing Requirements & Training

• Must pass yearly physical assessment
• Must complete annual professional development & policy review
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work