Closing Date:
08/26/2022 School Bus Attendant Bus 222
Serves Maryland School for the Deaf in Frederick County and Maryland School for the Blind in Baltimore
Parking location is 820 Commonwealth Avenue
Grade 3 of the ESP Salary Scale (New Employee Starting Wage $14.51)
6.5 Hours/Day, 10-Month Work Year
Reports to Supervisor of Transportation
Minimum Requirements
Completed the Washington County Public School’s pre-service training program for bus attendants.
Current certified school bus attendant with WCPS.
Meets the Maryland State Department of Education in-service requirements for continued employment as a school bus attendant.
No evidence of a criminal record, which makes the individual unfit for employment as a school bus attendant.
Regular and predictable attendance which is an essential function of this position.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to make appropriate decisions in emergency situations.
Demonstrate an ability to work with students with disabilities.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work harmoniously with staff, students and the community.
Sign Language or willing to take sign language class(es) if no prior experience with sign language.
Role Responsibilities
Assist with pupil accountability.
Assist the bus driver in maintaining good student conduct on the bus.
Assist students in getting on and off the bus.
Correctly load, unload and secure students who require a wheelchair or other special equipment for mobility or for safety.
Provide written record of violations of student behavior to the bus driver and appropriate school personnel.
Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.
Perform other school bus assistant-related duties as assigned.