Transportation Attendant

Lompoc Unified School District (CA); Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lompoc Unified School District (CA) is seeking a Transportation Attendant to ride buses and assist drivers in safely transporting students with disabilities.

Requires a high school diploma, one year of experience with special needs children, CPR/First Aid, and a TB clearance; duties include loading/unloading, restraints, safety monitoring and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year experience with special needs children.
• CPR/First Aid Certificate (required upon employment).
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background check.
• TB clearance (Clearance).

Responsibilities

• Ride a school bus to transport students with disabilities and assist the driver in loading/unloading.
• Assist with securing students and equipment using restraints and seat belts; ensure safety of students.
• Monitor students during transport and maintain discipline and safety.
• Attend trainings and convey information to perform job functions.
• Instruct students on bus rules and safety, and maintain proper records.

Skills

Experience with special needs children

Communication skills

Ability to lift and assist students

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

TRANSPORTATION ATTENDANT

Open and Promotional

The established Eligibility List will remain in effect for one year.

The District has the right to limit the number of eligibles which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

An eligibility list is being established to fill future vacancies in this classification.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (Minimum Qualifications for Education and Experience and Licenses and other Requirements) shown below:

Education: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school.

Experience:

One-year experience working with special needs children. Licenses and other Requirements

• CPR/First Aid Certificate. (Must be completed upon employment with the District.)
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background.
• Clearance TB Clearance.

Under the direction of the Manager of Transportation, ride a school bus to provide safe and secure transportation for students with physical, medical, educational and emotional disabilities; assist school bus drivers in the loading, unloading and securing of disabled students.

• Assess potential emergency situations on the bus and within loading and unloading zones; undertake appropriate action to protect the well-being of passengers.
• Assist drivers with securing students and equipment with restraints, tie downs including wheelchairs and seat belts; ensure the safety and well-being of students.
• Assist special needs students during transport including safe loading and unloading from buses during both emergency situations and normal transport.
• Attend in-service meetings and trainings; receive and convey information to perform job functions.
• Instruct students on bus rules, regulations and maintaining safety.
• Monitor students to prevent distraction to the driver or injury to themselves or other students and passengers.
• Monitor students with special needs until released to teacher, instructional assistant, parent and guardian; ensure students’ safety.
• Prepare documentation including incident reports, passenger misconduct; provide written support and convey information.
• Report observations and incidents including discipline, inappropriate social behavior; communicate information to appropriate personnel.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one-year experience working with special needs children.

Licenses and other Requirements

• CPR/First Aid Certificate.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background.
• Clearance TB Clearance.

Knowledge of:

• Operation of mechanical lift, wheelchairs, seat belts, restraining harnesses and wheelchair clamping devices.
• Safe practices concerning school bus transportation.
• Problems and concerns of students with special needs.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Health and safety regulations.

Ability to:

• Ride a school bus for children with special needs and assist school bus driver in maintaining discipline while bus is in operation assuring safety of students.
• Maintain proper records and documentation.
• Assist student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required.
• Understand and relate to children with special needs.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Lift students according to established guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Observe health and safety regulations.