School Bus Attendant

La Mesa-Spring Valley School District • Spring Valley, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Transportation, assists students with special needs during transport to and from school and or special activities; assists drivers in the loading, unloading and securing of handicapped students. An examination will be given to establish an eligibility list for the position of School Bus Attendant in order to fill current and future vacancies. These positions are 4 - 7 hours/day, split shift, during the school year. The eligibility list will be valid for 6 months or until exhausted (whichever comes first).

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent GED
• Experience working with individuals with physical and/or emotional disabilities or experience working with school aged children.
• Successful passage of the District’s job-related proficiency test.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certifications issued by an authorized agency.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of operation of mechanical lift, wheel chairs, seat belts, harnesses and wheelchair clamping devices.
• Knowledge of basic concepts of child growth and development and behavior characteristics.
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices related to children with special education needs.
• Knowledge of safe practices concerning school bus transportation.
• Knowledge of student behavior management strategies and techniques.
• Knowledge of problems and concerns of students with special needs.
• Knowledge of basic record-keeping techniques.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to ride a school bus for children with special needs and assist school bus driver in maintaining discipline while bus is in operation assuring safety of students.
• Ability to learn the proper operation of mechanical lift, wheel chairs, seat belts, restraining harnesses and wheelchair clamping devices.
• Ability to load, unload and secure students with special needs.
• Ability to maintain proper records and documentation.
• Ability to assist student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required.
• Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward assigned students with special needs.
• Understand and relate to children with special needs.
• Establish and cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Lift students according to established guidelines.
• Maintain routine records.
• Observe health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administer basic first aid and CPR as needed.
• Assists in shaping appropriate student behavior through positive reinforcement and other strategies; redirects inappropriate student behavior according to established District policies, techniques and procedures.
• Assists school bus drivers in the loading, unloading and securing of handicapped students; assures seat belts, harnesses and wheelchair clamps are secured as required.
• Assures the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures.
• Communicates with students, teachers and parents regarding special needs for students, bus schedules and other related concerns or questions; assists substitute drivers over routes as necessary.
• Determines appropriate action in emergency situations according to established guidelines; provides basic medical care and first aid to students according to established procedures and policies; contacts local emergency services personnel as necessary.
• Maintains order and discipline among passengers; advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior; monitors and independently supervises students until released to teacher, instructional assistant, parent, or other authorized person; assures compliance with bus safety procedures; notifies administrators of potential problems or safety concerns.
• Operates equipment, including wheelchair lifts, tie downs, seat belts, harnesses and other adaptive equipment as necessary.
• Prepares related logs and reports as necessary including route sheets, bus referrals, incident and CPS reports.
• Rides a school bus or other District vehicle to provide safe and secure transportation for students with physical, educational and emotional special needs.
• Transports students in non-bus District vehicles if required to address immediate student transportation needs.
• Attends and participates in meetings, in-service trainings, workshops and conferences.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED