Bus Attendant

Salt Lake City School District; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

The Salt Lake City School District is seeking a Bus Attendant to assist special education students during transport to and from school and activities, ensuring safety and well‑being on the bus.

Starting wage is $17.50 hourly; this is a non‑contract, non‑exempt position with up to 29.5 hours per week. The role requires a high school diploma, background check, and CPR/First Aid within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Fingerprinting and successful background check required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Speak, read, write and understand English clearly.
• Ability to pass Utah School Bus Attendant Physical Assessment.
• CPR & First Aid certification within six months of hire.
• Adaptability and ability to work with diverse populations under stress.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education students to ensure safe loading/unloading and curbside drop-off.
• Secure students with seat belts and wheelchairs as needed.
• Support bus driver with safety instruction and route learning.
• Monitor student behavior and report incidents as required.
• Prepare incident reports and complete district paperwork.

Skills

English proficiency

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Details

• FTE: 0.7375 (Up to 29.5 Hours per Week)
• Contract Status: Non-Contract
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Reports To: Transportation Director
• Starting Wage: $17.50 hourly
• Salary Schedule/Lane: 86/J
• Benefits: Not Eligible

Job Summary

The Bus Attendant assists students during transport to and from school and special activities; and ensures the safety and well‑being of the special education students on the bus.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Speak, read, write, analyze, understand, and follow written and verbal communication in English including grammar and punctuation; listen to, and understand information and ideas presented verbally or in writing.
• Ability to pass the Physical Assessment Standards for Utah School Bus Attendants.
• Hold or obtain CPR & First Aid Certificate within six months of hire.
• Adaptability and understanding of cultural differences and ability to work in a diverse environment while coping with stressful situations related to students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children with special needs.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Assist special education students (e.g., crossing in front of bus, getting wheelchairs off and on, attaching safety vests, during evacuation drills, walkers, etc.) to ensure they drop off at appropriate destinations and get safely to the curb or sidewalk along with providing for special needs during transport, safe loading and unloading from buses, including both emergencies and normal transport. Secure students with seat belts and wheelchairs with tie‑downs to ensure the safety and well‑being of students.
• As needed, roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Assist bus driver in the instruction of students (e.g., bus safety, safe crossing, safe loading and unloading, staying out of danger zone, etc.) to enforce rules and regulations and maintain safety.
• Learn bus routes to assist substitute bus drivers filling in for regular driver.
• Monitor students with special needs until released to teacher, instructional assistant, parent, etc.
• Monitors student behavior (e.g., unruly, disruptive, abusive language, physical challenges, weapons, drugs, etc.) to prevent distraction to the driver or injury to themselves or other students and passengers.
• Respond to emergency situations (e.g., injured student, etc.) to resolve immediate safety concerns and direct them to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Report observations and incidents (e.g., discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) to appropriate personnel.
• Prepare documentation (e.g., incident reports, records, paperwork required by school district, etc.) to document activities, provide written support, and convey information.
• Participate in meetings, workshops, training and seminars, as assigned to convey and gather information required to perform functions.
• Exercise good judgment and discretion while maintaining confidentiality to promote a positive working environment.
• Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required.
• Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform the duties of the position. Assist other personnel and perform other duties as may be required to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively.
• Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders.
• Work under limited supervision, utilizing time‑management and prioritization strategies, accurately processing detailed information, and meeting deadlines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Employee supervisory responsibilities: No.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resource Services – Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.

Non-Discrimination Statement

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 406 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, [phone]. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844‑5695.