2026-2027 SY Bus Assistant 4 positions

Title:

Bus Assistant

Work Unit:

Transportation Department

Reports To:

Director(s)

Work Calendar:

175 days

Pay Schedule:

Transportation - Bus Driver/Assistant

Overtime Status:

Non-Exempt

Hours:

Varies by route

Union Status:

NEA

Licensure:

N/A

Note: All positions with Santa Fe Public Schools require a post-offer/pre-employment background check. Some positions have additional requirements as established by federal or state rules and regulations.

General Function:

Works with the bus driver to ensure that all students are safe on the school bus. Typical runs are morning and afternoon.

Education/Training/Experience:

Minimum: Must be eighteen years of age. Must have a current first aid/CPR certification. Must complete 16 hours of in-service each year.

Preferred: Bilingual: English-Spanish.

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:

Ability to read and write, and understand basic verbal and written communication. Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Must have the ability to take care of student, parent, and school needs while following District procedures. Must have the ability to maintain effective pupil behavior management, and if needed, in accordance with the student's IEP. Ability to maintain a cheerful and calm demeanor at all times

Essential Job Functions:

Performs all functions in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety and environmental regulations, facility and computer security policies and procedures. Functions are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the organization. Current essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assists all students in getting on and off the bus in an orderly fashion.
• Assists with seat belts, secures car seats, wheelchairs (on/off the lift), etc.
• Assists the bus driver in maintaining good student conduct on the bus.
• Takes attendance on the bus to and from school.
• Seeks emergency assistance when needed.
• Assists the bus driver with keeping the bus clean and orderly with daily cleaning after each route operated, as well as checking for lost items.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Range and Benefits:

$21,000-$31,000+

Resources Used in Performing the Job Include (but are not limited to):

School bus and related records

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:

Climbing: Getting on and off the bus to assist challenged riders. Walk to the vehicle in the parking lot, walk in aisles on the board bus. Pushing: Closing the door, pushing wheelchairs, opening the emergency door. Repetitive Motions: Strapping down and securing wheelchairs, fastening seat belts, and shoulder harness strapping. Sitting: Prolonged sitting is a requirement of this position. Talking: Talking with passengers. Seeing: Monitoring passengers.Standing: Operating lift controls. Stooping/Stretching: Picking up and securing young or challenged passengers, securing the wheelchair. Lifting: Handling challenged passengers into their seats and wheelchairs. On occasion may include dealing with mentally challenged children and adults, dealing with life-threatening emergencies, and coping with screaming children.

Environmental Conditions:

Conditions include working in inclement weather, heat, and cold (buses are not air-conditioned), and exposure to possible injury due to traffic accidents.

Personal Accountability:

• Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality.
• Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.
• Begins and completes work within the allotted time.
• Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the work environment.
• Demonstrates skill in the use of equipment, including its capabilities, limitations, and appropriate/ special applications.
• Protects the district's resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment.
• Utilizes appropriate body mechanics to aid in the prevention of muscle strain/injury.

Santa Fe Public Schools does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, medical/genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.