Bus Attendant

Stafford County Public SchoolsFredericksburg, VA
1dOnsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Mainstream Transportation, the Bus Attendant supports and assists the bus driver with the transportation of special needs pupils to and from school; does related work as required. Work is performed under the immediate direction of the Bus Driver.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or its equivalent.
  • At least eighteen (18) years of age.
  • Knowledge Requirements for transportation of special needs students
  • Geography of the County
  • Skills Complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training before eligible to receive any training pay.
  • Training pay is minimum wage.
  • Certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED
  • Abilities Assist students with patience and understanding
  • Deal with exuberant behavior characteristics of youthful riders
  • Lift and/or carry children as required
  • Recognize students having difficulty and to quickly assist in resolving such difficulty
  • Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
  • Organize and perform work independently
  • Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
  • Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

Responsibilities

  • Provide assistance to the School Bus Driver to support students with special needs
  • Assists the School Bus Driver with maintaining order.
  • Assists special needs students transport with boarding and leaving the school bus.
  • Assists with loading, transporting and unloading of all students on the assigned bus.
  • Assists students with special transportation needs such as wheelchairs, braces, crutches, etc.
  • Operates wheelchair lifts and secures wheelchair tie downs, harnesses, seatbelts, car seats, etc.
  • Assists with the security of students on the school bus and observes the special needs of individuals.
  • Assists substitute drivers with route, stops, record keeping, etc.
  • Assists with cleaning and maintaining the bus.
  • Support and demonstrate core values of Transportation Services
  • Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
  • Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
  • Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
  • Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
  • Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
  • Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
  • Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
  • Perform other related duties as required/assigned.
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