Bus Attendant Pool

Jefferson Parish School District; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Jefferson Parish School District in Marrero, LA, seeks a Bus Attendant to assist the bus driver and support the safety of special education students during transit. You will help passengers on/off the bus, load wheelchairs, and ensure seat restraints are properly used.

Requirements include 3+ years in school transportation, a high school diploma or GED, the ability to lift up to 40 pounds, and a strong focus on communication and professionalism.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressively increasing experience in school transportation services.
• Strong communication skills in multiple settings and the ability to engage as a culture-creator.
• Successful completion of bus attendant training courses.
• Successful annual completion of physical examination.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Attend to the needs of special education children and ensure their safety while in transit.
• Assist passengers on and off the bus and crossing streets.
• Load and unload passengers in wheelchairs using the lift.
• Maneuver chairs on ramps and curbs.
• Ensure safety devices, car seats, lap belts, and T-straps are used and secured.
• Assist the driver with inspection of the bus after each trip.
• Collaborate with the driver on passenger management.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Prepare and submit required reports by deadlines.
• Attend conferences and professional development activities.
• Report emergencies or delays to the Executive Director of Transportation.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Analytical and problem-solving

Professionalism

Physical examination

Bus attendant training

Lift up to 40 pounds

HS diploma or GED

School transportation experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Position Description:

• The Bus Attendant is responsible for assisting the bus driver by attending to the needs of special education children and ensuring their safety while in transit.

Scope of Responsibility:

• Cares for passengers’ needs while in transit.
• Assists passengers on and off the bus and crossing streets.
• Loads and unloads passengers in wheelchairs using the lift.
• Maneuvers chairs on ramps and curbs.
• Insures that the protective safety devices, car seats, lap belts, and T-straps are in use and properly secured.
• Assists the driver with inspection of the bus after each trip.
• Collaborates with driver on passenger management.
• Manages passengers with ambulatory appliances, restraint systems, and difficult behavior.
• Maintains a professional team relationship with all assigned bus personnel.
• Promptly notifies driver of problems involving passengers.
• Develops knowledge of students’ disabilities and needs.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Accurately prepares and submits all required reports adhering to indicated deadlines.
• Attends and actively participates in all conferences, meetings, and professional development activities.
• Reports emergencies, breakdowns, delays, accidents, and absences to the Executive Director of Transportation or designated office personnel when required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Transportation and school-based administration.

Skills and Qualifications:

• We seek detail-oriented, independent self-starters who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and who have a record of high performance in challenging situations.
• Successful candidates will also demonstrate and/or possess:
• 3+ years of progressively increasing experience in school transportation services.
• Strong communication skills in multiple settings and the ability to be an engaging change agent and culture-creator that can inspire and motivate.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High degree of professionalism, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities, while consistently demonstrating sound judgment and disciplined thinking.
• Successful annual completion of physical examination.
• Successful completion of all bus attendant training courses.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with Special Education Students
• Knowledge of child behavior patterns and ability to maintain student discipline.
• Knowledge of school system policies and procedures.

Physical Involvement:

• Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting up to 40 pounds is sometimes required.
• The attendant is required to climb into and out of the school bus.
• The attendant must be able to operate door opening device and assist passengers from vehicle in emergency situations.

Compensation:

• JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
• JPSchoolsalso offers a competitive benefits package.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Demetria Parker , DIRECTOR TRANSPORTATION
• TRANSPORTATION
• Email: [e-mail]

Bus Attendant Pool

Jefferson Parish Schools TRANSPORTATION - MARRERO, Louisiana