School Bus Attendant Bus 557

Washington County public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Public Schools is seeking a School Bus Attendant for Rockland Woods Elementary, Paramount Elementary, Ruth Ann Monroe Primary and Eastern Elementary. Work at the Transportation Office with an 8-hour day on a 10‑month calendar.

Reporting to the Supervisor of Transportation, the role requires completing WCPS pre-service training, maintaining a current certified status, and upholding in-service requirements with no criminal record.

Qualifications

• Completed the WCPS pre-service training program for bus attendants.
• Current certified school bus attendant with WCPS.
• Meets the Maryland State Department of Education in-service requirements for continued employment as a school bus attendant.
• No evidence of a criminal record, which makes the individual unfit for employment as a school bus attendant.
• Regular and predictable attendance which is an essential function of this position.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to move, raise, lower, and carry objects up to 20lbs on a regular basis and over 20lbs on an irregular basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pupil accountability.
• Assist the bus driver in maintaining good student conduct on the bus.
• Assist students in getting on and off the bus.
• Correctly load, unload and secure students who require a wheelchair or other special equipment for mobility or for safety.
• Provide written record of violations of student behavior to the bus driver and appropriate school personnel.
• Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.
• Perform other school bus assistant-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Pre-service training

Certified bus attendant

In-service requirements

Criminal background check

Attendance

Lifting 50 lbs

Mobility handling

Job description

• Date Posted: 10/21/2026
• Location: Transportation Office
• Closing Date: 10/27/2026

School Bus Attendant Bus 557

Services Rockland Woods Elementary, Paramount Elementary, Ruth Ann Monroe Primary and Eastern Elementary Schools

Parking location 820 Commonwealth Avenue

Grade 4 of the ESP Salary Scale ($17.18 - $31.07)

8 Hours/per day, 10-Month work year

Reports to Supervisor of Transportation

Employee Benefits Summary

Please note this is a Special Education Bus

Minimum Requirements

• Completed the Washington County Public School's pre-service training program for bus attendants.
• Current certified school bus attendant with WCPS.
• Meets the Maryland State Department of Education in-service requirements for continued employment as a school bus attendant.
• No evidence of a criminal record, which makes the individual unfit for employment as a school bus attendant.
• Regular and predictable attendance which is an essential function of this position.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to move, raise, lower, and carry objects up to 20lbs on an regular basis and over 20lbs on an irregular basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to make appropriate decisions in emergency situations.
• Demonstrate an ability to work with students with disabilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work harmoniously with staff, students and the community.

Role Responsibilities

• Assist with pupil accountability.
• Assist the bus driver in maintaining good student conduct on the bus.
• Assist students in getting on and off the bus.
• Correctly load, unload and secure students who require a wheelchair or other special equipment for mobility or for safety.
• Provide written record of violations of student behavior to the bus driver and appropriate school personnel.
• Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.
• Perform other school bus assistant-related duties as assigned.

Environmental Factors and Physical/Mental Requirements

• The Environmental Factors and Physical/Mental demands represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Required periods of sitting.
• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with others as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, and hear.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Must be able to bend, crouch, stoop, reach, and climb stairs.
• Will be subjected to loud noises, dusts, fumes, hot and cold outdoor temperatures and related weather conditions.