Bus Attendant

Jackson County Intermediate School District; Jackson (MI); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Employer-paid health insurance for the

Employee paid family benefits

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid sick and personal days

Descripción de la vacante

Jackson County Intermediate School District is seeking a Bus Attendant to provide support for students during transportation and serve as a substitute bus driver when needed. Responsibilities include assisting with wheelchairs, managing behavior, and maintaining safety and documentation.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid Michigan driver's license, and the ability to obtain a CDL-B with endorsements. Training in first aid is required, and regular attendance is essential.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent education and experience.
• Must have no more than 6 points on driving record.
• Must be able to successfully complete and utilize courses in first aid techniques.

Responsabilidades

• Assist students with special needs on/off the vehicle and secure wheelchairs.
• Manage student behavior problems.
• Position students.
• Lift students.
• Restrain students as necessary, consistent with training.
• Monitor conduct of students.
• Assist students with other needs as identified.
• Communicate with students, parents and employees.
• Clean and disinfect vehicle – including sweeping, washing, mopping and cleaning exterior of vehicle.
• Substitute for bus driver, including pre- and post-trip inspections and route planning.
• Administer first aid.
• Maintain written records.
• Load and unload equipment, materials, etc.
• Regular and predictable in-person attendance is required.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Communication

First aid

Safety awareness

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Michigan driver license

CDL Class B with endorsements (P,S,C)

Descripción del empleo

Summary

Provide support to students who require additional assistance during transportation and serve as a substitute bus driver when needed. Ensure safe and timely transport of students along designated routes in accordance with established schedules.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

• 1. Assists with special needs of students, including:
  • Assist students in wheelchairs on and off the vehicle and secure wheelchairs on the bus.
  • Manage student behavior problems.
  • Position students.
  • Lift students.
  • Restrain students as necessary, consistent with training.
  • Monitor conduct of students.
  • Assist students with other needs as identified.
• 2. Communicate in an appropriate fashion with students, parents and employees.
• 3. Clean and disinfect vehicle – including sweeping, washing, mopping and cleaning exterior of vehicle.
• 4. Substitute for bus driver. Bus driver responsibilities include but are not limited to pre- and post-trip inspections, planning routes, fueling the bus and many of the responsibilities listed for Attendants.
• 5. Administer first aid.
• 6. Maintain written records.
• 7. Load and unload equipment, materials, etc.
• 8. Regular and predictable in-person attendance is required for this position.
• 9. Various other related duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent education and experience. Must have no more than 6 points on driving record. Must be able to successfully complete and to utilize courses in first aid techniques.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration

Must be 18 years of age. Must have and maintain a Michigan driver's license. Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License, class B designation with C, P and S endorsements, and pass the air brakes test, before the end of probationary period. Must have a good driving record at time of hire and throughout the term of employment. (Reasonable accommodation may be considered for the licensing requirement.)

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to work in a friendly manner with co-workers, students and parents. Ability to read and understand maps. Ability to pass State Bus Driver Skill Test, State Bus Driver Written Test, Department of Transportation physical including drug test, and MDE Basic Training Program. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety and well-being of others.

Employment Date, Salary, and Fringe Benefits

Anticipated employment date is as soon as possible. Placement on Bus Attendant's salary schedule is dependent upon qualifications and experience. New employee starting hourly pay is $19.00. Newly hired attendants will be eligible for employer-paid health insurances ONLY for the employee. The employee will be eligible to pay the additional cost to add eligible family members through a deduction from the employee's pay; paid long-term disability and life insurance; paid sick and personal business days.

Pre-employment Screening

Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment for a position with JCISD will be required to successfully complete a background check, a pre-employment physical to determine ability to perform the desired position (with or without reasonable accommodations) and a drug test.