Bus Attendant (2026-2027)

Charles County Public Schools•La Plata, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves ensuring the safety and well-being of students, particularly those with special needs, during transportation. The Bus Attendant is responsible for maintaining order on the bus, assisting students with boarding and disembarking, and ensuring their physical and emotional comfort and safety. This role requires a high degree of responsibility, physical capability, and compassion.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.
Sufficient physical strength and stamina to assist handicapped students on and off the bus, and bodily lifting students when required.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
Must bend and reach in awkward positions at times to secure children and equipment.
Must submit to a criminal background check under COMAR regulations and the Director of Transportation.

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years of successful work preferred experience as a school bus attendant in the State of Maryland.

Responsibilities

Completes any additional training in other areas to assist special needs students.
Maintains order among students aboard the school bus and reports cases of misbehavior to school officials.
Works with student population with physical, sensory, emotional or learning disabilities.
Escorts students on and off the bus and aids them physically.
Ability to lift students for emergency bus evacuation.
Must be on the bus at the appropriate time to check equipment and leave on time.
Assigns students to seats and properly adjusts safety straps and other restraints.
Properly secures students in various types of equipment.
Assists a substitute bus operator with directions.
Maintains the cleanliness of the interior and proper working order of the equipment.
Treats all students and others with respect and compassion.
Deals in an effective and tactful manner with emotionally impaired students.
Assists the bus operator in performing bus evacuation drills.
Performs related work as required.