Position Description – Bus Attendant

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: 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.

• Assist with the safe transportation of students to and from designated schools on assigned bus route(s)
• Work with the bus driver to ensure that student needs and management are maintained during scheduled bus routes
• Maintain and implements the established rules and procedures for transportation services
• Maintain appropriate student management and reports student incidents/accidents to the appropriate supervisor(s)
• Assist with seating assignments for students
• Provide physical and emotional support for students 
• Assist with getting students in their appropriate seats, buckling seat belts, and the use of other safety equipment
• Assist with health care situations (wiping noses, saliva) as well as outerwear, shoes, etc.
• Maintain proper cleanliness and sanitizing of student seating area
• Assist with instructing proper loading, unloading, proper interactions, and safe conduct to students while being transported
• Communicate with department personnel, school personnel, and parents about student’s bus behavior and/or needs
• Assist with bus evacuation drills in accordance with approved procedure
• Complete and submit all required reports and documentation
• Assist with operating special equipment
• May need to provide special medical procedures for students
• Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings
• Maintain high level of confidentiality and ethical behavior at all times
• Follow district policies and procedures and safety regulations
• Other tasks and duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Able to work with and understand the needs of special needs children
• Able to operate the equipment properly needed for transportation of special needs students
• Confidential, trustworthy, self-motivated, attentive to details and able to work efficiently and patiently under pressure and stressful conditions
• Able to quickly analyze a situation and communicate timely solutions.
• Demonstrate well-developed communication skills both verbal and written, necessary to interact in a professional manner to project a positive image
• Willingness to improve and/or develop job-related skills
• Excellent work habits, attendance record and must successfully complete criminal history and DCS clearances
• Shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District and must participate in mandatory random drug/alcohol testing program

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully preform the essential functions of the job.

Tasks involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, 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 or more).

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 school corporation. The employee is expected to adhere to and agrees to adhere to PTS Core Values, the PTS Strategic Plan, as well as all PTS District policies and guidelines including but not limited to the civility policy.