Bus Attendant

Cedar Rapids Community School District; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 22,427; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Bus Attendant responsible for transporting students while managing their behavior. Ideal candidates will possess effective problem-solving and communication skills. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, pass agility tests, and background checks. Safety training and a team-oriented mindset are essential. The role offers $16.28 per hour and various benefits including medical and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Pass pre-employment and all subsequent agility tests.
• Pass pre-employment and periodic background history checks.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage student behaviors.
• Maintain a cooperative attitude with peers and supervisors.
• Assist non-ambulatory students into and out of the vehicle.

Skills

Effective problem-solving skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to manage student behavior

Knowledge of Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas

Job description

Bus Attendant

Location: ELSC - Transportation

$16.28 per hour

Benefits (eligible 6 hours/day)

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• IPERS Pension
• Holiday pay
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program

Benefits (non-eligible less than 6 hours/day)

• Not eligible

Overview

To transport CRCSD students for morning and afternoon routes including tie ins while managing appropriate student behavior.

Classification

• Transportation Department Bus Attendant
• Nine (9) month work agreement
• Compensation in accordance with work agreement

Salary

• Non-Exempt

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Pass pre-employment and all subsequent agility tests
• Pass pre-employment and periodic background history checks
• Work well with others, including all personality types
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of, or ability to navigate, Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effectively manage student behavior
• Accept and implement coaching and training

Essential Duties

• Effectively and appropriately manage student behaviors
• Maintain a cooperative attitude and build rapport with students, peers, supervisors, parents, school personnel, and the community
• Use effective and professional verbal and written communication skills
• Present self in a professional manner including attire and being alert and attentive
• Successfully complete all required trainings, meetings, classes and professional development
• Work together as a team to keep interior and exterior of vehicle clean, safe and presentable
• Quickly and safely evacuate vehicle in case of an emergency
• Check student roster to ensure proper ridership
• Maintain current knowledge of all student requirements, such as medical protocols, IEPs, etc. and respond appropriately to events by following written protocols
• While students are exiting, check vehicle for remaining/lost students, items, etc.
• Properly secure students in required safety equipment and restraints (i.e. wheelchairs, harnesses, etc.)
• Safely assist non-ambulatory students into and out of the vehicle
• Accurately complete required paperwork and return to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner, including student behavior referrals, timecards, etc.
• Abide by federal law, state law, and district policies, procedures, and expectations
• Utilize technology when required
• Clean bus as designated by department procedures
• If at any time a supervisor has reasonable belief, based on objective evidence, that the employee is not physically or mentally competent, the employee may be required to undergo an appropriate medical assessment.

Environment

• Indoor/outdoor environment subject to changing temperatures including extreme heat and cold
• Direct contact with the public, students, and other district staff
• May be exposed to heights, loud noises, dust, fumes and other odors
• May be subject to tight deadlines and continuously changing priorities and interruptions
• Work with moving vehicles, motorized wheelchair lifts and other equipment

Physical Demands

• Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time
• Ascending and descending approximately 14" steps regularly
• Entering and exiting vehicles regularly
• Descend from back door of vehicle in emergencies onto uncertain surfaces
• Repeatedly lifting and carrying students or objects weighing up to 75 pounds for 100 or more feet
• Repeatedly pushing and pulling wheelchairs or objects weighing up to 75 pounds for 100 or more feet
• Continuous use of hands, fingers, and wrists repetitively
• Using both hands and legs simultaneously
• Repeated stooping, bending, and kneeling
• Occasional pushing, pulling and maintaining balance
• Reach over head to approximately 72" height to open wheelchair lift door and operate lift mechanism
• Rapid mental/muscular coordination
• Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner
• Accurate depth perception
• Clarity of vision at varying distances to see small details
• Operate mobile motorized equipment

Hazards

• Possible contact with blood borne pathogens and/or bodily fluids
• Contact with chemicals used for cleaning buses

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation(s) for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources, at 319-558-2747.

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2500 Edgewood Road NW
• Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]