Bus Attendant

Fairport; United States; On-site; USD 22,730 - 25,058; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in the United States is hiring a Bus Attendant to ensure the safety and order of students during transport. Responsibilities include accompanying bus drivers, maintaining discipline, and assisting students with special needs. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, effective communication skills, and the ability to stay composed under pressure. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of $16.50 to $18.19, based on experience, with continuous hiring.

Qualifications

• Must maintain order and insure safety of students during transport.
• Ability to assist students with special needs.
• Participate in required trainings and drills.

Responsibilities

• Accompany bus drivers on designated routes and assist with loading/unloading.
• Maintain discipline among students during transport.
• Prepare for and conduct bus evacuation drills.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Effective organizational and problem solving skills

Ability to learn and comprehend information

Ability to maintain composure under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

BUS ATTENDANT

NOTE: From this posting, we will hire both permanent and substitute bus attendants.

Date Posted: 11/16/2024

Location: Transportation Center

Position Type: Transportation - Bus Driver/Bus Attendant/ Bus Attendant

Date Available: Continuous Hire

Closing Date: Until Filled

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Director of Transportation and/or the Head Bus Driver, to maintain order and insure the safety of students to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips.

Job Summary

• Accompaniesbus drivers on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.
• Assiss students with special needs.
• Maintains and submits records and reports as required.
• Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
• Prepares aides and children for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are held as required.
• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.
• Attends and participates in trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to and from school district buildings, field trip locations and other destinations are required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem solving,skills.
• Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials.
• Ability to physically move through the bus, center and classrooms.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard school bus environment.
• Board and gets off the bus at each stop to escort students across the street.

Salary: $16.50/hour - $18.19/hour (dependent on experience) Per Contract

Application Procedure: Apply online.

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Fairport Central School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The District is committed to achieving a more diverse workforce. Candidates of diverse backgrounds and experience are strongly encouraged to apply.