Bus Attendant (SY25-26)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

About The Position

By applying to this position you are put on a list of candidates interested in being a Transportation Attendant (bus monitor). Schools will contact candidates when a position is available. Transportation Attendants (Bus Monitors) are responsible for monitoring and assisting students while they are being transported to and from school. Transportation Attendants report to the Principal/Headmaster of the assigned school. Reports to: Head of School Job Overview: SPED Cab Monitors are assigned to monitor and assist students with special needs while they are being transported to and from school.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
High School Diploma or GED
Ability to enter/exit bus via steps repeatedly
Must live in the City of Boston or be willing to move to the City of Boston if hired.
Ability to lift 25-49 lbs
Proficiency in English
Basic knowledge of school bus safety
Ability to operate a wide variety of safety equipment and adaptive equipment on buses, including wheelchairs, wheelchair lifts, Child Safety Restraint Systems, and other safety equipment, in a safe and effective manner
Move a wheelchair on and off the bus as needed
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a school setting and or with school aged children is preferred
CPR/First Aid Certified

Responsibilities

Attend to the general supervision of all students on the vehicle.
Board the vehicle before or at the first stop on the route and remain on the vehicle at all times until every student has reached his or her stop.
Ride with the students in the back of the vehicle and not in the front seat unless only the front seat is available.
Assist students in and out of the vehicle if necessary.
Check the vehicle to insure that all students have exited at the appropriate stops.
Exhibit proper behavior at all times.
Ensure that all students wear seat belts where necessary.
Do not allow students to leave the vehicle anywhere other than their assigned stops. If a student leaves the vehicle without authorization, Transportation Attendants (Bus Monitors) direct the driver to contact the dispatcher immediately.
Prohibit students from consuming food or beverages, smoking, or bringing radios on the vehicle.
Notify the school to which you are assigned at least one-half hour prior to your scheduled reporting time for the morning and/or at least two hours prior to your scheduled reporting time for the afternoon in the event of an absence.
Performing other related duties as directed by their supervisors.