AM Bus Attendant

TITLE: AM School Bus Attendant

SALARY: $15.50 per hour starting wage, one hour minimum compensation guaranteed. For current district employees applying as an additional role- total work hours will be up to 40/week.

PURPOSE: The Morning School Bus Attendant assists the bus driver in ensuring the safe transportation of students to school. This position is responsible for implementing and overseeing Positive Behavior Supports and Interventions (PBIS) and for maintaining order on the bus, assisting students with special needs, and helping create a secure environment for student transportation.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety and Supervision:

• Monitor student behavior and ensure established rules and procedures as outlined by PBIS, MISD transportation expectations, and school policies and procedures are being followed by students

• Use PBIS to recognize and reinforce positive bus behavior

• Assist students in safely boarding and exiting the bus

• Ensure students remain seated and follow safety protocols during transit

• Report safety concerns, incidents, or behavioral issues to the bus driver and transportation supervisor, and when appropriate building principal or building principal’s designee

Student Assistance:

• Provide assistance to students with disabilities or special needs, including help with mobility equipment, wheelchairs, and safety restraints

• Support students who may need help with seat belts, bags, or other personal items

• Offer guidance and reassurance to anxious or upset students

• Monitor students for signs of illness or distress during transport

Communication and Documentation:

• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and behavior incidents

• Communicate effectively with students, school staff, and transportation personnel

• Report maintenance issues or safety hazards to appropriate personnel

• Complete required paperwork  and incident reports as needed

Emergency Response:

• Assist in emergency evacuations and follow established emergency procedures

• Provide first aid when necessary and are trained to do so

• Help coordinate with emergency responders when situations arise

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to pass a background check 

• Physical ability to assist students and handle emergency situations

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Patience and ability to work with children of all ages and abilities

• Previous experience working with children preferred

• CPR and First Aid certification may be required (Any necessary training would be provided by the district)

EDUCATION and TRAINING:

• High school diploma or equivalent

SUPPORT: Building Principals, Transportation Personnel

EVALUATION: Bus attendant will be evaluated by the Director of Operations/Transportation Director in collaboration with the Building Principals

WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment can vary based on activities taking place.  The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical eight hour workday.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Individuals who file an application with the school district will be given consideration for employment if they meet or exceed the qualifications set by the Board, administration, and the Iowa Department of Education for the position for which they apply. In employing individuals, the Board will consider the qualifications, credentials, and records of the applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. In keeping with the law, the Board will consider the veteran status of applicants.

Prior to a final offer of employment for any teaching position the school district will perform the background checks required by law. The district may determine on a case-by-case basis that, based on the duties, other positions within the district will also require background checks. Based upon the results of the background checks, the school district will determine whether an offer will be extended. If the candidate is a teacher who has an initial license from the BOEE, then the requirement for a background check is waived.

Advertisements and notices for vacancies within the district will contain the following statement: "The Marion Independent School District is an EEO/AA employer." The statement will also appear on application forms.

Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, will be directed to the Affirmative Action Coordinator by writing to the Affirmative Action Coordinator, Janelle Brouwer, Superintendent, Marion Independent School District, Marion , Iowa 52302; or by telephoning 319-377-4691.  Inquiries or complaints regarding sex discrimination may be referred to the District’s Equity and Title IX Coordinator, Gretchen Kriegel, Assistant Superintendent, 777 South 15th Street, Marion Iowa, 52302, 3190377-4691, gkriegel@marion-isd.org.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, may also be directed in writing to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions, Milwaukee Area Office, Reuss Federal Plaza, 310 West Wisconsin Ave., Suite 800, Milwaukee, WI., 53203-2292, (800) 669-4000 or TTY (800) 669-6820. http://www.eeoc.gov/field/milwaukee/index.cfm or the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, Iowa, 50319-1004, (515) 281-4121 or 1-800-457-4416, http://www.iowa.gov/government/crc/. This inquiry or complaint to the federal office may be done instead of, or in addition to, an inquiry or complaint at the local level.

Further information and copies of the procedures for filing a complaint are available in the school district's central administrative office and the administrative office in each attendance center.

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