Student Support Assistant (District wide) / Bus attendant

Arizona Department of Education•Phoenix, AZ

72d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting with the supervision of students on assigned campus. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is an entry-level classification responsible for assisting with the supervision of students. ESSENTIAL DUTIES The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the District's needs. In-person attendance is an essential function for this classification. Assists teachers and staff in the supervision of students; Assists with late, tardy or absent student notification, including escorting students to appropriate locations on campus; Monitors students on the playground, in the cafeteria, at bus pick-up and drop-off locations, and other applicable areas as needed; Assists children in crossing the street in established crosswalks in a safe manner; Sets and removes school crossing signs before and after children arrive at crosswalk; Assists student in the operation of lifting wheelchairs and assisting disabled children and securing other specialized equipment accompanying students; Greets the public and provides routine information in office settings; Maintains and organizes student records with confidentiality; and, Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements

Customer service principles
Basic safety principles and practices
Assisting disabled students
Monitoring students to ensure safety and security
Providing customer service
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
High school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of directly-related education and experience
Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC)

Responsibilities

Assists teachers and staff in the supervision of students
Assists with late, tardy or absent student notification, including escorting students to appropriate locations on campus
Monitors students on the playground, in the cafeteria, at bus pick-up and drop-off locations, and other applicable areas as needed
Assists children in crossing the street in established crosswalks in a safe manner
Sets and removes school crossing signs before and after children arrive at crosswalk
Assists student in the operation of lifting wheelchairs and assisting disabled children and securing other specialized equipment accompanying students
Greets the public and provides routine information in office settings
Maintains and organizes student records with confidentiality
Performs related work as assigned
Assists driver and students in operation of lifts for wheelchairs and assisting disabled students
Secures special equipment that may accompany the student
Escorts children to and from various locations