Substitute Bus Attendant

Manassas Park; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 2,011,640 - 2,865,063; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania in Manassas is seeking a Substitute Bus Attendant to support the Bus Driver in ensuring passenger safety and maintaining student discipline. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent and a current First Aid and CPR certification.

This role involves assisting students on and off the bus, effective communication, and the ability to handle various physical tasks. Candidates must be available from 6:00 am until assignments are completed.

Qualifications

• Current First Aid and CPR certification required, or willingness to obtain it.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and families.
• Willing and able to work from 6:00 am until assignment is completed.

Responsibilities

• Support the Bus Driver with students ensuring passenger safety.
• Maintain student discipline while on the bus.
• Assist students with entering and exiting the bus.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively

First Aid and CPR certification

Bilingual (Spanish proficiency)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

POSITION: Substitute Bus Attendant

Salary/Hours:

• Pay scale: $17.70/hour

JOB SUMMARY:

The Substitute Bus Attendant will support the Bus Driver with students to ensure passenger safety and maintain student discipline.

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND SKILLS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required
• Current First Aid and CPR certification required, or willingness to obtain certification before start of employment
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English; Spanish language proficiency a plus
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, special problems involved in dealing with handicapped children
• Willing and able to work 6:00am until assignment is completed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The employee must be able to effectively communicate and interact with staff, students, families, and the public through verbal, written, and electronic means
• Duties require the ability to see, read, hear, speak, handle, and feel objects and controls
• Physical requirements include climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and performing repetitive motions; the employee must possess sufficient strength and agility to safely move, lift, and secure students in child safety restraint systems and to assist students with entering and exiting the bus during both routine operations and emergency situations; the driver must be able to perform required emergency evacuation procedures, including entering and exiting the school bus as necessary; the position also requires the ability to perform moderate lifting, operate a wheelchair lift, and assist students on and off the bus as needed
• Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, and peripheral vision, as well as the ability to adjust focus and distinguish colors
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee may work near moving mechanical parts and be exposed to a variety of weather conditions, including wet, humid, hot, and cold environments; the employee may also be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, minor vibration, and noise levels that are typically moderate to loud

CLEARANCES (Conditions for employment):

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
• Tuberculosis Screening

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Manassas Park City School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention or other personnel actions affecting employees or candidates for employment. Discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, military status, genetic information or disability is prohibited, as required by federal and state laws and regulations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

This job description is intended to reflect the general nature and level of work performed by the employee. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other responsibilities as necessary.