Bus Attendant

JOB SUMMARY

The Bus Attendant assists students during transport to and from school and special activities; and ensures the safety and well-being of the special education students on the bus.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Fingerprinting and successful completion of a criminal background check required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Speak, read, write, analyze, understand, and follow written and verbal communication in English including grammar and punctuation.
• Ability to pass the Physical Assessment Standards for Utah School Bus Attendants.
• Hold or obtain CPR & First Aid Certificate within six months of hire.
• Adaptability and understanding of cultural differences and in working in a diverse environment while coping with stressful situations related to students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience working with children with special needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Aid special education students to ensure they drop off at appropriate destinations and get safely to the curb or sidewalk.
• Secure students with seat belts and wheelchairs with tie-downs to ensure the safety and well-being of students.
• As needed, roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Assist bus driver in the instruction of students (e.g., bus safety, safe crossing, safe loading and unloading, staying out of danger zone, etc.) to enforce rules and regulations and maintain safety.
• Maintain monitoring of students with special needs until released to teacher, instructional assistant, parent, etc.
• Monitor student behavior (e.g., unruly, disruptive, abusive language, physical challenges, weapons, drugs, etc.) to prevent distraction to the driver or injury to themselves or other students and passengers.
• Respond to emergency situations (e.g., injured student, etc.) to resolve immediate safety concerns and direct them to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Report observations and incidents (e.g., discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) to appropriate personnel.
• Prepare documentation (e.g., incident reports, records, paperwork required by school district, etc.) to document activities, provide written support, and convey information.
• Participate in meetings, workshops, training and seminars, as assigned to convey and gather information required to perform functions.
• Exercise good judgment and discretion while maintaining confidentiality to promote a positive working environment.
• Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required.
• Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform the duties of the position.
• Aid other personnel and perform other duties as may be required to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively.
• Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resource Services -- Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.