Special Education Bus Attendant

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance benefits

Job summary

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 is seeking a Special Education Bus Attendant to support the driver with loading/unloading students, operating the lift, and securing wheelchairs and seats. You will help manage passengers, respond to ill students, and stay aligned with district policies.

The role requires clear communication, reading/writing skills, and the ability to train for special-education aide tasks.

Qualifications

• Clear verbal communication skills, including two-way radio use.
• Reading and writing skills to understand student needs.
• Ability to complete special-education aide training and in-service meetings.
• Ability to cope with illness/injury of a passenger.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and in stressful conditions.

Responsibilities

• Reports on time and is on the bus when scheduled.
• Assists the Bus Driver in loading and unloading passengers.
• Operates the lift to board/discharge special needs passengers.
• Secures wheelchairs, harnesses, seatbelts, car seats and booster seats.
• Assists in passenger management.
• Assists passengers who become ill on the vehicle.
• Be aware of any special needs of students on the bus.
• Available to the driver and follows instructions.
• Communicate by two-way radio when problems arise and driver is unavailable.
• Read and follow procedures in the Employee Handbook.
• Meet dress standards as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Communicate professionally with school personnel, students and the public.
• Prepared mentally and physically for safety-sensitive duties daily.
• Physically capable to load/unload passengers.
• Maintain a helpful, positive attitude toward coworkers, staff and the public.

Skills

Verbal communication

Reading and writing

Training sessions

Coping under pressure

Team cooperation

Job description

Job Title

Special Education Bus Attendant

Purpose of Position

An employee of TJA who assists the bus driver in loading/unloading passengers and management of Passengers.

Primary Job Function

• Reports on time and is on the bus when scheduled.
• Assists the Bus Driver in loading and unloading of passengers from the vehicle.
• Assists in the operation of the lift to board and discharge special need passengers.
• Responsible for the proper securing of wheelchairs, harnesses, seatbelts, car seats and booster seats.
• Assists in passenger management.
• Assists passengers who become ill on the vehicle.
• Makes themselves aware of any special needs of students on the bus.
• Makes themselves available to the driver and follows his/hers instructions.
• Communicate by two-way radio when problems arise and driver is unavailable.
• Read and follow procedures in the Employee Handbook.
• Meet standards of dress as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with school personnel, students, parents and the general public.
• Prepared mentally and physically to perform safety sensitive functions on a daily basis.
• Physically capable to load/unload passengers.
• Maintains and demonstrates a helpful, positive and pleasant attitude toward fellow co-workers, other school district employees and the general public.

Qualifications

• Possess clear and understandable verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate by two-way radio.
• Possess the reading and writing skills necessary to understand the needs of the students being transported.
• Possess the ability to complete all pertinent special-education aide-training sessions including required in-service meetings.
• Have the ability to effectively cope with unexpected occurrences such as illness or injury of a passenger.
• Possess the ability to work efficiently and patiently under pressure and stressful conditions.

Working Conditions

Most activity of this position takes place inside of the vehicle. Outside activity would include loading of special-needs passengers. Noise levels can be high from outside traffic and passengers. There is exposure to dust and vehicle fumes. Climate conditions include cold, heat, humidity and inclement weather. Physical labor may be involved when loading/unloading wheelchairs or special needs passengers requiring exerting leverage, pushing, pulling and securing passengers.

The above statements are intended to describe the general duties and work level performed by the people assigned to this classification. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required of those in this classification.

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate: $19.46 Eligible for paid time off benefits, and medical insurance benefits.