School Bus Attendant

APS Career Site•Arlington, VA

12d

About The Position

Human Resources is accepting applications for our School Bus Attendants APPLICANT POOL. Assignments are full-time (30 hours per week/11-month), with split shift work schedule. Interviews will take place on an as needed basis during the school year. A bus attendant, an assistant to the bus driver, contributes to the care and safety of students by freeing the bus driver to operate the bus in a safe manner. Work involves physically assisting students with disabilities, attending to their behavior, assisting in loading/unloading, securing seat belts.

Requirements

Completion of a high school education or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
Some experience working with special-needs students (preferred); OR any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the above noted knowledge, skill, and ability
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, to communicate with students and driver, both orally and in writing, and to develop and maintain effective relationships with fellow workers, students, and parents
Possession of the oral and written communication skills required to perform assigned tasks
Patience to assist students with disabilities while being transported

Nice To Haves

Some experience working with special-needs students

Responsibilities

Operates the controls on wheelchair lift-equipped buses to load and unload students at designated bus stops, schools, or centers
Assists with lifting, folding, unfolding, positioning, and securing wheelchairs with straps
Assists children in braces and secures all children in seats
Physically assists pupils inside or outside in the immediate vicinity of the bus
Ensures that students’ seat belts are fastened at all times
Assists driver in preparing for emergency evacuations from their bus and in performing said procedures in an emergency situation
May be required to communicate with parents, teachers, and other school staff regarding students (special instructions, behavior on bus, etc.)
Some knowledge or ability to quickly learn the means of protecting oneself and others from the potential hazard from exposure to blood borne pathogens, excrement and other body fluids, and of safe effective cleaning and disposal methods
Patience with students who may become disruptive
Work may include lifting and/or carrying large students
Sufficient strength and agility to move, lift, and secure students and equipment and assist students with entering and exiting bus in regular and emergency situations