Substitute Bus Attendant

PORTAGE TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Portage Township Schools is seeking a Substitute Bus Attendant to assist in the safe transport of students on assigned routes. Substitutes are contacted as needed and are not eligible for regular benefits.

You will support the driver with student supervision and safety, help with seating and safety equipment, and assist students with personal care as required. Maintain a clean bus environment, complete interior pre-trips, communicate concerns to staff, keep district policies, and perform other

Qualifications

• Strong communication, judgment, patience, and organizational skills are required.
• Dependable with a satisfactory attendance record.
• Able to work with students with special needs and safely operate transportation equipment.
• Must successfully complete required background and DCS clearances.
• Remain drug- and alcohol-free and participate in required testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the safe transportation of students on assigned routes.
• Support the driver with student supervision, behavior, and safety.
• Help students with seating, seat belts, mobility devices, and other safety equipment.
• Assist students with personal care needs as required.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized bus environment.
• Preform a pre-trip on the interior of the bus.
• Communicate student concerns with supervisors, school staff, and parents.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow all district policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Judgment

Patience

Organizational skills

Dependable attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Description – Substitute Bus Attendant

Substitute transportation shifts and locations are based on the needs of the employer. Substitutes are contacted for shifts as‑needed and are not eligible for the regular benefits due to a full‑time employee.

Duties And Responsibilities

The following responsibilities are required of the position, plus any other duties that may be required by the employer. Specific duties and responsibilities will be assigned by the Director of Transportation.

Essential Duties

• Assist in the safe transportation of students on assigned routes.
• Support the driver with student supervision, behavior, and safety.
• Help students with seating, seat belts, mobility devices, and other safety equipment.
• Assist students with personal care needs as required.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized bus environment.
• Preform a pre-trip on the interior of the bus.
• Communicate student concerns with supervisors, school staff, and parents.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow all district policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Ability to work with students with special needs.
• Ability to safely operate specialized transportation equipment.
• Strong communication, judgment, patience, and organizational skills.
• Dependable with a satisfactory attendance record.
• Successfully complete required background and DCS clearances.
• Remain drug- and alcohol-free and participate in required testing.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to perform the physical requirements necessary to safely assist students during transportation, typically involving some combination of standing, walking, sitting, climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (25 pounds)

Disclaimer

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the District. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation. The employee is expected to adhere to and agrees to adhere to all PTS Core Values, the PTS Strategic Plan, as well as PTS District policies and guidelines including but not limited to the civility policy.