Special Education Bus Attendant

Rutherford County Schools; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Rutherford County Schools is seeking a Special Education Substitute Bus Attendant in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This role involves assisting students with disabilities in getting on and off the bus and maintaining safety during transit.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, and previous experience with special needs students is preferred. Multiple positions are available for those who meet health and background check requirements.

Qualifications

• Must meet all required health, physical and background check requirements.
• Previous experience working with special needs students or as an educational assistant in a public-school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists students with disabilities getting on and off the bus.
• Helps maintain order on the bus and assure safety.
• Alerts the bus driver in case of emergencies.

Education

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

Job description

Special Education Substitute Bus Attendant

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.
• Multiple positions available

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