Bus Attendant (PT)

Salt Lake City School District•Salt Lake, UT

17h•$17•Onsite

About The Position

The Bus Attendant assists students during transport to and from school and special activities; and ensures the safety and well-being of the special education students on the bus.

Requirements

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.
High school diploma or equivalent
Speak, read, write, analyze, understand, and follow written and verbal communication in English including grammar and punctuation; listen to, and understand information and ideas presented verbally or in writing
Ability to pass the Physical Assessment Standards for Utah School Bus Attendants
Hold or obtain CPR & First Aid Certificate within six months of hire
Adaptability and understanding of cultural differences and in working in a diverse environment while coping with stressful situations related to students

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with children with special needs

Responsibilities

Assist special education students (e.g., crossing in front of bus, getting wheelchairs off and on, attaching safety vests, during evacuation drills, walkers, etc.) to ensure they drop off at appropriate destinations and get safely to the curb or sidewalk along with providing for special needs during transport, safe loading and unloading from buses, including both emergencies and normal transport.
Secure students with seat belts and wheelchairs with tie-downs to ensure the safety and well-being of students
As needed, roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds
Assist bus driver in the instruction of students (e.g., bus safety, safe crossing, safe loading and unloading, staying out of danger zone, etc.) to enforce rules and regulations and maintain safety
Learn bus routes to assist substitute bus drivers filling-in for regular driver
Monitor students with special needs until released to teacher, instructional assistant, parent, etc
Monitors student behavior (e.g., unruly, disruptive, abusive language, physical challenges, weapons, drugs, etc.) to prevent distraction to the driver or injury to themselves or other students and passengers
Respond to emergency situations (e.g., injured student, etc.) to resolve immediate safety concerns and direct them to appropriate personnel for resolution
Report observations and incidents (e.g., discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) to appropriate personnel
Prepare documentation (e.g., incident reports, records, paperwork required by school district, etc.) to document activities, provide written support, and convey information
Participate in meetings, workshops, training and seminars, as assigned to convey and gather information required to perform functions
Exercise good judgment and discretion while maintaining confidentiality to promote a positive working environment
Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required
Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform the duties of the position.
Assist other personnel and perform other duties as may be required to ensure an efficient and effective work environment
Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively
Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders
Work under limited supervision, utilizing time-management and prioritization strategies, accurately processing detailed information, and meeting deadlines
Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit