Under close supervision, attends to the physical and emotional needs of special education students on school buses. Employees in this class are responsible for the care and safety of students with disabilities transported to and from their homes and schools. Nature of work involves managing student behavior to provide the driver freedom to operate the school bus safely by creating a positive and safe transportation environment. Bus attendants must exercise constant alertness to children's physic... more details
Please read the job description thoroughly for required duties. Split-shift schedule; must work morning and afternoon shifts, Monday through Friday.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Under close supervision, attends to the physical and emotional needs of special education students on school buses. Employees in this class are responsible for the care and safety of students with disabilities transported to and from their homes and schools. Nature of work involves managing student behavior to provide the driver freedom to operate the school bus safely by creating a positive and safe transportation environment. Bus attendants must exercise constant alertness to children's physical problems and to react promptly in the event of seizures or other problems. Employees in this class must also be knowledgeable of all students assigned to the bus. Work is performed under the direction of a transportation supervisor, or designated assistant, with required consultations from special education teachers, administrators and bus operators.
CERTIFICATE LICENSE: Certified in basic First Aid and CPR desirable, but not required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Knowledge of the field of child development with specific applications to students with disabilities. Must be able to operate the wheelchair lift. Considerable patience and ability to assist the physically, mentally and emotionally impaired students. Able to keep confidential student information. Ability to assume responsibility for the safety of students in the absence of the school bus operator or if the bus operator is incapacitated. Must have the ability to learn bus evacuation procedures. Good human relations and communication skills. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE: High School or GED diploma required. Some experience in the care of students with disabilities. Some ability to communicate in sign language desirable, but not required, for some positions.Other combinations of applicable education, training and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
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