Bus Attendant Pool

Position Description:

• The Bus Attendant is responsible for assisting the bus driver by attending to the needs of special education children and ensuring their safety while in transit.

Scope of Responsibility:

•  Cares for passengers’ needs while in transit.
•  Assists passengers on and off the bus and crossing streets.
•  Loads and unloads passengers in wheelchairs using the lift.
•  Maneuvers chairs on ramps and curbs.
•  Insures that the protective safety devices, car seats, lap belts, and T-straps are in use and properly secured.
•  Assists the driver with inspection of the bus after each trip.
•  Collaborates with driver on passenger management.
•  Manages passengers with ambulatory appliances, restraint systems, and difficult behavior.
•  Maintains a professional team relationship with all assigned bus personnel.
•  Promptly notifies driver of problems involving passengers.
•  Develops knowledge of students’ disabilities and needs.
•  Maintains confidentiality of student information.
•  Accurately prepares and submits all required reports adhering to indicated deadlines.
•  Attends and actively participates in all conferences, meetings, and professional development activities.
•  Reports emergencies, breakdowns, delays, accidents, and absences to the Executive Director of Transportation or designated office personnel when required.
•  Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Transportation and school-based administration.                   

Skills and Qualifications:

• We seek detail-oriented, independent self-starters who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and who have a record of high performance in challenging situations.
• Successful candidates will also demonstrate and/or possess:
•  3 years of progressively increasing experience in school transportation services.
•  Strong communication skills in multiple settings and the ability to be an engaging change agent and culture-creator that can inspire and motivate.
•  Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
•  High degree of professionalism, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities, while consistently demonstrating sound judgment and disciplined thinking.
•  Successful annual completion of physical examination.
•  Successful completion of all bus attendant training courses.
•  Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
•  High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

Desirable Qualifications:

•  Experience with Special Education Students
•  Knowledge of child behavior patterns and ability to maintain student discipline.
•  Knowledge of school system policies and procedures.

Physical Involvement:

• Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting up to 40 pounds is sometimes required.
• The attendant is required to climb into and out of the school bus.
• The attendant must be able to operate door opening device and assist passengers from vehicle in emergency situations.

Compensation:

• JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.  
• JP Schools also offers a competitive benefits package.