Site-Based Bus Attendant – Safe, Caring Student Transport

Detroit Public Schools Community District; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) is seeking a Bus Attendant to help transport students safely and on time to and from school and events. You will follow department procedures and maintain positive rapport with students, staff and parents while preparing incident and attendance reports as required.

The position supports DPSCD's Office of Student Transportation; candidates must meet the listed minimum qualifications and be ready to work a split shift with reliability, punctuality

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old to apply.
• Ability to work a split-shift – early morning and afternoon availability.
• Possess a strong attendance record.
• Function effectively as a team member.
• Be responsible, reliable and punctual.
• Be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Be a positive role model for students.
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Dismount the bus and assist mentally or physically impaired students entering or exiting the bus.
• Assist, when necessary, the parent or guardian from the property boundary to the bus.
• Lift or assist with lifting students on and off the bus.
• Maintain student rider list of all students including names and addresses.
• Maintain order and strict vigilance at all times to ensure the safe transport of students.
• Monitor and assist with seat belt usage, car seats, wheelchairs, and other applicable safety equipment.
• Attend workshops as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

18+ eligibility

Strong attendance

Team player

Punctual

Problem solving

Flexibility

Role model

Responsible

Job description

Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) is seeking a Bus Attendant to help transport students safely and on time to and from school and events. You will follow department procedures and maintain positive rapport with students, staff and parents while preparing incident and attendance reports as required.

The position supports DPSCD's Office of Student Transportation; candidates must meet the listed minimum qualifications and be ready to work a split shift with reliability, punctuality