Bus Attendant

Sylvania; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Bus Attendant in Independence, Kansas, to assist students with entering and exiting school buses. Responsibilities include ensuring student safety, operating a wheelchair lift, providing care based on individual needs, and possibly training for school bus driver licensing. A high school diploma and the ability to pass a drug test are required. The position emphasizes teamwork and positive relationships in a respectful environment.

Qualifications

• Passed a pre-employment drug test.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Physical ability to walk up and down steps and limited lifting capability.

Responsibilities

• Assist students entering and exiting the school bus.
• Help students properly seat and secure car seats.
• Operation of a wheelchair lift and student discipline.
• Receive training in CPR and specific student needs.
• Potential training for licensing as a school bus driver.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

BUS ATTENDANT

QUALIFICATIONS:

Passed a pre-employment drug test; graduated from high school and is at least 21 years of age; physical ability to repeatedly walk up and down steps and have some limited lifting capability.

Reports to: Director of Transportation

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides assistance to all students that need help entering and exiting the school bus.
• That assistance includes, but is not limited to, helping students climb or descend bus steps as needed, properly seating students if necessary, ensuring that students requiring car seats are properly seated and the seat is properly secured, making sure all student possessions are properly stored and safeguarded and acting as a navigational aid to any substitute driver.
• Secondary duties may include operation of a wheelchair lift, tie down of wheelchairs and student discipline. All secondary duties will be determined by the driver and aide working together as a team.
• Training will include CPR and training tailored to individual students as determined by the school nurse, in cases of unusual physical or psychological needs.
• If so desired by the aide, training will be provided for licensing as a school bus driver.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Nurture a positive relationship with super-ordinates, subordinates, and peers.
• Demonstrate respect for super-ordinates, subordinates, and peers.
• Support corporation decisions and direction relative to matters of policy and administrative directives. Works as a team player.
• Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.
• Address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.