2026-27 Bus Attendant

Transportation - 2026-27 Bus Attendant =====================================

Transportation -------------

### PRIMARY PURPOSE

You are responsible for the students well-being, safety, discipline, personal items, and pick-up at assigned school and assigned drop-off in the afternoon.

### QUALIFICATIONS

#### MINIMUM EDUCATION #### CERTIFICATION #### ABILITIES

Pass annual physical examination District instructed safety and operational procedure training Ability to speak and understand English Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions

### SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge relating to operation of special equipment for handicapped students.

### MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Attendants are to see that each student gets off the bus at their assigned school.
• Assist student in getting personal items from home to the schools campus and return on the P.M. run.
• Keep all students seated in assigned seats, which are recommended.
• Keep the inside of the bus swept and clean. The bus will be left clean after each run regardless of which bus is used.
• Substitute buses will be treated as a regularly assigned bus.
• The attendant will assist day care students to the front door when dropping off and assist them from the front door to the bus when picking up in the morning.
• Students will not be let off the bus by themselves to go into centers.
• Seat belts or harnesses will be used on all students who are unable to sit in the seat safely by themselves.
• Attendants are responsible for proper emergency procedures when dealing directly with the safety and care of passengers.
• Attendants are to use proper forms for student behavior problems.
• Attendants placed on a regular education bus will be responsible for student discipline and control.
• Be able to communicate in English on the radio and in person.
• All other duties as assigned by the director or designee.

### EQUIPMENT USED

• Wheel chair lifts
• Seat belts
• Wheel chair tie-downs
• Restraint belts
• Car seats

### WORKING CONDITIONS

#### Physical Demands

• LIFTING
• Light under 15 lbs: ___
• Moderate 15-44 lbs: ___
• Heavy 45 lbs or over: X
• CARRY
• Light under 15 lbs: ___
• Moderate 15-44 lbs: ___
• Heavy 45 lbs or over: X
• PUSHING
• ___
• ___
• X
• BENDING OR STOOPING
• ___
• ___
• X
• REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER
• ___
• ___
• X
• DRIVING EQUIP - VEHICLE
• ___
• ___
• ___
• WORKING WITH MACHINERY
• ___
• ___
• X
• CLIMBING LADDERS
• ___
• ___
• X
• STAIRS
• ___
• ­­___
• X
• RAMPs
• ___
• ___
• X
• SCAFFOLDS
• ___
• ___
• ___
• WALKING
• ___
• ___
• X
• SITTING
• ___
• ___
• X

In emergency situations, the driver may need to lift or pull in excess of above listing.

### ENVIRONMENT

• 90 outside driving buses - 10 inside building

### BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES

Attendant on a school bus and secure passengers.

### NORMAL WORK HOURS

• 6:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (6 hours a day, 5 days a week)

### DUTY DAYS

182

### PAY GRADE

Auxiliary 2

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