Bus Attendant

Chandler USD 80•Chandler, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION CLASSIFICATION: SUPPORT STAFF JOB TITLE: BUS ATTENDANT CALENDAR: 1903FT FULLTIME OR 1803PT PART TIME (9 MONTH) SALARY: GRADE 107 (SUPPORT HOURLY) Job Goal: Work in cooperation with the bus driver to load and unload students and ensure safety and orderly conduct.

Requirements

Experience working with children with special needs is desired
Strong communication and human relations skills
Ability to work with various groups, teachers, administrators, and students
Ability to work flexible hours
Knowledge of and adherence to all policies, regulations, and procedures
Vision and hearing are adequate to exercise job responsibilities in a safe manner
High School diploma, GED, or its equivalent is desired
Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
Function effectively as a team member
Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
Be flexible and adaptable to change
Positively accept direction
Maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents
Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
Be a positive role model
Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner
You must be able to pass a physical performance test in accordance with the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Arizona Administrative Code.

Responsibilities

Administer emergency first aid if and when it is needed within the realm of training
Maintain discipline when students are on the bus and work with the driver to report negative student behavior issues through the proper channels
Ensure passengers remain in their seats with their seat belts buckled, and that the passengers conduct themselves in a safe manner
Report any safety problem or potential safety problem to the appropriate management staff
Participate in bus safety drill programs for all schools and maintain necessary records
Keep emergency evacuation plans up to date
Work as a team, assist passengers and the bus driver in any emergency
Check the entire bus for passengers and/or passengers’ belongings at the end of each run
Know the route, location of stops, and which passengers should board or exit the bus
Assist the bus driver if and when backing is required
Know and be able to operate all emergency equipment, wheelchair equipment, passenger restraints, and two-way radio
Report all incidents and accidents immediately to the bus driver and proper authorities according to department policy and procedure
Keep up to date on all personal certification requirements for the position
Be flexible and willing to perform other duties relating to the general job function as assigned by the supervisor in a safe and prudent manner