School Bus Attendant Job at Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA

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  • Arlington Public Schools
  • Arlington, VA

Job Description

School Bus Attendants Applicant Pool

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.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Requirements: Completion of a high school education or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and 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.

The following may not include all requirements and duties performed: 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.

Salary based upon 25/26 pay plan.

Arlington Public Schools

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start, Shift work

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