Position:        Bus Attendant

Supervisor:    Supervisor &/or Assistant Supervisor, Transportation

General Job Description: Assist special needs children transported to and from school.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect interior of bus; seats, seat belts, safety restraints, wheelchair tie-downs and wheelchair lift
• Assist in transporting challenged children and/or children with behavior problems to and from school, as well as related activities
• Know and follow the district, state, and federal rules, regulations, procedures and law as they relate to the operation of a school bus
• Exercise student management through correct use of communication
• Load and unload physically challenged passengers using safe and responsible procedures
• Be familiar with each child's particular handicap and care
• Be able to control the students while on the bus to ensure a minimum amount of distraction for the driver.
• Ensure that students requiring seat belts have their belts on at all times while on the bus
• Be able to control an emergency in a proper manner.
• Assist in completing bus evacuation drills in accordance with local and state standards
• Maintain all requirements to be a school bus assistant in the State of New Mexico
• Attend all required in-service training and be able to comply with all contractual obligations
• Attend MDT meetings as required
• Know how to operate two-way radio correctly and according to company policy.
• Check for students and lost items after each route. Assist in keeping the bus clean and in order
• Assist in maintaining, reading and understanding route sheets. Keeping all documents on the bus in order
• Maintain good work habits and keep a presentable appearance which includes proper dress and good hygiene
• Maintain a cooperative attitude and communicate with fellow employees, supervisors, parents, passengers and school personnel.
• Maintain a professional demeanor
• Have a positive attitude and communicate with students, parents, teachers, co-workers and supervisors
• Flexibility and patience are required.
• Complete job assignments on time without direct supervision. Duties will require working until all students are home safely or returned to school if no parent/guardian is there to receive them.
• Accept other responsibilities and duties as deemed necessary by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Must be18 years of age and older.
• Pass a Physical examination by a licensed physician.
• Must pass a substance abuse test as prescribed by local school board policy.
• Must have a valid First Aid & CPR Certificate.
• Must pass a satisfactory criminal background check.
• Must have physical abilities to meet job requirements.

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform the job and access the environment for which you are hired. The following may be required: Sitting, standing, lifting, stars, moving about the bus, carrying (up to 60 pounds), reaching, squatting, and kneeling pushing wheelchairs, riding bus for a long period of time and able to hear traffic, emergency vehicles, students and radio.

Equipment/Technology Handled: Gasoline and Diesel Fuels, Lubricants, Washing Equipment and be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology.

Work Environment: Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision. After hour work may be required.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work calendar established yearly by the district.