2026-2027: Bus Attendant

About the Role

The Bus Attendant supports the safe transportation of students to and from school by assisting with supervision, behavior support, and student needs while on the bus. This position helps ensure a safe, orderly, and supportive environment that allows the bus driver to focus on operating the vehicle safely.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Bus Driver in maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and appropriate appearance of the bus interior.
• Supports and participates in emergency evacuation drills in compliance with mandated safety requirements.
• Assists students with personal and safety needs during transport and while loading and unloading, including emergency situations.
• Communicates with parents, teachers, bus drivers, and administrators regarding student behavior, activities, or special transportation arrangements.
• Implements components of student behavior plans as directed, particularly for students receiving special education services.
• Reinforces bus safety rules and expectations while providing positive discipline and guidance.
• Operates wheelchair lifts and safely secures or repositions students and equipment as necessary.
• Maintains emergency and student information to ensure accessibility when needed.
• De-escalates behavioral situations to prevent distractions to the driver and ensure student safety.
• Prepares and maintains written documentation such as behavior reports, medication logs, referrals, and route information.
• Reports observations, incidents, or concerns to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations and addresses immediate safety concerns.
• Secures students and safety equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, car seats, restraints, seat belts) to ensure student welfare.
• Attends required meetings, training, and in‑service sessions.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support safe and efficient transportation operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain certification prior to employment.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English; Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
• Ability to perform moderate lifting of 50 lbs, operate a wheelchair lift, and assist students on and off the bus as needed.
• Kindness and understanding when working with children.
• Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, supervisor, co‑workers, parents, and students.
• Willingness and ability to work split