Bus Attendant

Frontier Central School District; Town of Hamburg (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district in New York seeks a School Bus Monitor to ensure student safety and manage behavior on the bus. This role involves assisting students during boarding and unloading, maintaining order, and ensuring a secure environment for all passengers. Ideal candidates will possess the necessary certifications and have a strong ability to communicate effectively with children.

Qualifications

• Must possess NYSED approved School Bus Monitor & Attendant certificate.
• Must have ability to relate to children and manage their behavior.
• Must be in good physical condition.

Responsibilities

• Assists students in boarding and departing the bus.
• Keeps children in their proper seats and maintains order.
• Operates elevator for physically challenged students.

Skills

Communication

Behavior Management

Education

NYSED approved School Bus Monitor & Attendant pre-service course certificate

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Must possess NYSED approved School Bus Monitor & Attendant pre-service course certificate;

2. Must have ability to relate to children and manage their behavior;

3. Must be able to follow oral and written directions;

4. Must be able to clearly communicate both orally and in writing and to perform basic arithmetic computations;

5. Must have a history of good attendance;

6. Must be in good physical condition.

REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Transportation

Head Bus Driver(s)

JOB GOAL: To ride the school bus for the purpose of maintaining order and supervising the loading and unloading of buses.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists students in boarding and departing the bus;

2. Makes sure the child is securely in their seat before notifying driver to proceed;

3. Keeps children in their proper seats and keeps them as comfortable as possible;

4. Assists driver upon request (traffic conditions, directions, etc.);

5. Is alert and sees that children do not throw objects, maintains order in general;

6. Sees that no child gets out of his or her seat until the bus stops and is ready for unloading and loading;

7. Keeps records and makes daily reports of needs;

8. Assists in the cleaning of bus (sweeping, dusting, wiping down, garbage removal, etc);

9. Operates elevator in loading and unloading of physically challenged students;

10. Makes sure necessary supplies are available at all times;

11. Performs related work as required.

Must have the ability to relate to children and manage their behavior.