Bus Attendant

Loudoun County Public Schools•Leesburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a Trainee/Part-Time position. After the successful completion of training, individuals are eligible to apply to open full-time Bus Attendant positions. Full-Time Bus Attendants are expected to work in both the morning and afternoons on a daily basis. This position is responsible for the comfort, safety, and physical well-being of students by assisting them as they are being transported to and from school. This position follows specific instructions and procedures and refers nonstandard situations to a supervisor. This employee receives on-the-job training in the basics of safely operating the bus and student management. This position requires work to be performed in the morning and afternoon.

Requirements

Ability to follow oral and written directives, and communicates effectively with students, staff and parents in English.
Ability to perform basic first aid and emergency treatment procedures (provided during training)
National Safety Council First Aid and CPR certifications (provided during training)
Maintain all required trainings and certifications during the course of employment with LCPS as a Bus Attendant

Responsibilities

Attends job related training classes and workshops.
Completes school bus attendant training requirements of Loudoun County.
Completes National Safety Council First Aid and CPR Certifications (provided during training).
Provides physical assistance to students as they board and leave the bus and while in- route.
Performs daily pre-trip safety inspection of all seats, restraint systems, and safety equipment prior to the bus leaving the parking area.
Assists with lifting, folding, unfolding, and putting wheelchairs in position.
Assists children using adaptive devices and secures children in seats.
Assists the bus driver in completing reports and in maintaining a clean, safe environment inside the bus.
Assists substitute bus drivers with route information
Converses with the parents, students, school staff and guardians regarding the students transportation on the school bus.
Performs related work as directed.
Completes written reports as required by departmental leadership, policies and/or procedures