Special Education Bus Attendant

Rutherford County Schools - Tennessee; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Michigan is seeking Special Education Substitute Bus Attendants to assist students with disabilities during transportation. Responsibilities include helping students on and off the bus, maintaining order, and ensuring safety. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and meet various health and background check requirements. Prior experience with special needs students is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must meet health, physical, and background check requirements.
• Previous experience with special needs students or as an educational assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with disabilities getting on and off the bus.
• Help maintain order on the bus under the driver's oversight.
• Alert the driver of emergencies or potential issues.
• Assist wheelchair users during transportation.
• Perform errands for students as needed.

Skills

Assisting students with disabilities

Maintaining order on the bus

Surveillance during transportation

Assisting wheelchair students

Performing simple errands

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Special Education Substitute Bus Attendant

Multiple positions available.

Bus Attendant Essential Duties

• Assists students with disabilities getting on and off the bus. This may include, but is not limited to, assisting students to and from the door of their home, school or other sites.
• Under the general oversight of the bus driver, assists the driver in maintaining order on the bus by assuring that students remain in their seats when the bus is moving.
• Maintains constant surveillance of students and alerts the bus driver immediately in the event of an emergency or potential emergency (medical, behavioral, etc.)
• Assists students traveling in wheelchairs on and off lift and to and from home, school, and other sites to which student is transported.
• Performs simple errands and tasks for student(s) such as assisting them to get personal belongings on and off the bus, etc.

Bus Attendant Requirements

• Must meet all required health, physical and background check requirements
• Must have a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Previous experience working with special needs students or as an educational assistant in a public‑school setting preferred