Bus Attendant

Detroit Public Schools Community District; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) is seeking a Bus Attendant to help transport students safely and on time to and from school and events. You will follow department procedures and maintain positive rapport with students, staff and parents while preparing incident and attendance reports as required.

The position supports DPSCD's Office of Student Transportation; candidates must meet the listed minimum qualifications and be ready to work a split shift with reliability, punctuality

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old to apply.
• Ability to work a split-shift – early morning and afternoon availability.
• Possess a strong attendance record.
• Function effectively as a team member.
• Be responsible, reliable and punctual.
• Be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Be a positive role model for students.
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Dismount the bus and assist mentally or physically impaired students entering or exiting the bus.
• Assist, when necessary, the parent or guardian from the property boundary to the bus.
• Lift or assist with lifting students on and off the bus.
• Maintain student rider list of all students including names and addresses.
• Maintain order and strict vigilance at all times to ensure the safe transport of students.
• Monitor and assist with seat belt usage, car seats, wheelchairs, and other applicable safety equipment.
• Attend workshops as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

18+ eligibility

Strong attendance

Team player

Punctual

Problem solving

Flexibility

Role model

Responsible

Job description

Job Description

Position Title

Bus Attendant

Location

Bus Terminal – East or West

Salary

$17.15/hr.

Reports to

Executive Director of Student Transportation or Designee

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Telecommuting Eligibility

Site-based. Not eligible for telecommuting

Position Summary

As a significant member of the DPSCD’s Office of Student Transportation, the Bus Attendant will provide safe and timely transportation of students to and from school and school related events. The Bus Attendant must establish and maintain a positive rapport with students, follow departmental processes and procedures and exhibit a high degree of maturity and diplomacy in dealing with parents, teachers and staff. The Bus Attendant will complete incident reports, accident reports, and attendance reports and support the mission of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old to apply.
• Ability to work a split-shift – early morning and afternoon availability.
• Possess a strong attendance record.
• Function effectively as a team member.
• Be responsible, reliable and punctual.
• Be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Be a positive role model for students.
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills.

Essential Functions

• Dismount the bus and assist mentally or physically impaired students entering or exiting the bus.
• Assist, when necessary, the parent or guardian from the property boundary to the bus.
• Lift or assist with lifting students on and off the bus.
• Maintain student rider list of all students including names and addresses.
• Maintain order and strict vigilance at all times to ensure the safe transport of students.
• Monitor and assist with seat belt usage, car seats, wheelchairs, and other applicable safety equipment.
• Attend workshops as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Security Clearance

Internal Applicants
If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.

External Applicants
In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.

Method Of Application

Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested.

References

DPSCD does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability and/or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at (313) 240‑4377 or detroitk12.org/compliance.