Special Education Bus Attendant & Safety Support

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part 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 bus driver in loading and unloading passengers and in managing passengers with special needs.

Responsibilities include securing wheelchairs and seats, operating the lift, and maintaining safety and professionalism on the bus. You will communicate via two-way radio and follow district procedures daily.

Qualifications

• Clear verbal communication and the ability to read and write to understand student needs.
• Ability to complete all pertinent special-education aide-training sessions including in-service meetings.
• Ability to cope with illness or injury of a passenger and manage risks on the bus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Bus Driver in loading and unloading passengers.
• Secure wheelchairs, harnesses, seatbelts, car seats and booster seats.
• Assist in passenger management and helping passengers who become ill on the vehicle.
• Communicate by two-way radio when problems arise and the driver is unavailable.
• Read and follow procedures in the Employee Handbook; meet dress standards.
• Communicate professionally with school personnel, students, parents and the public.
• Be prepared daily to perform safety-sensitive functions and physically assist passengers if needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Reading & writing

Two-way radio

Special-education training

Coping under pressure

Job description

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 is seeking a Special Education Bus Attendant to support the bus driver in loading and unloading passengers and in managing passengers with special needs.

Responsibilities include securing wheelchairs and seats, operating the lift, and maintaining safety and professionalism on the bus. You will communicate via two-way radio and follow district procedures daily.