Bus Attendant

Ysleta Independent School District•El Paso, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bus Attendant delivers medically necessary personal care services to students with disabilities during transportation on specialized vehicles, in accordance with each student's Individual Education Program (IEP) and the district's School Health and Related Services (SHARS) program. The attendant assists the bus driver with the care and safety of students and other authorized passengers traveling to and from school and school-related activities, and follows applicable federal and state laws and district policies, procedures, and regulations. The position requires working irregular hours and runs as needed, attending required meetings and training, and being present at the work site to perform essential functions. The attendant must maintain emotional control under stress and work with frequent interruptions. The work involves continual sitting, moderate standing, bending, reaching, kneeling, and squatting, as well as repeatedly lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 50 pounds or more during work hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Complete competency-based Activities of Daily Living/Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (ADL/IADL) and Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) training.
Basic computer skills.
Subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations.
Ability to follow verbal instructions and effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English.
Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment.
Ability to work well with children with disabilities.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and work with frequent interruptions.
Ability to sit continually and to stand, bend, reach, kneel, and squat moderately.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds or more repeatedly during work hours.

Responsibilities

Perform duties in a manner that ensures student safety.
Load and unload students according to their individual needs and frequently check that passengers are transported safely and orderly.
Assign student seating and secure students with seat belts or safety vests when required; ensure wheelchairs are secured properly.
Check the interior of the bus for safety and mechanical problems before each trip.
Ensure medications and personal property are in students' backpacks or school bags upon delivery to school, and return lost items to the school, students, or parents.
Ensure children are released to authorized individuals.
Maintain order and safety among students on the bus in coordination with the bus driver, as assigned.
Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations and enforce the posted 10-point Riding Privilege rules.
Report student discipline problems to the appropriate administrator.
Inspect the bus after each trip to ensure all passengers have exited and check that windows and doors are securely locked.
Maintain accurate time checks and student counts as required for route descriptions.
Complete required forms and reports, and complete the Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) survey when requested.
Follow emergency procedures and assist with student evacuations in emergencies.
Attend required meetings and training programs.
Report accidents and student injuries to the bus driver and appropriate administrator.
Work irregular hours and runs as needed.
Participate in required professional development activities.
Follow established safety procedures and techniques, support district and department goals, maintain a professional code of ethics, and perform other duties as assigned.