JOB DESCRIPTION Grossmont Union High School District

BUS ATTENDANT
Purpose Statement:
The job of Bus Attendant is done for the purpose/s of overseeing students and/or special education students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; enforcing rules, regulations, and laws to maintain safety during transport; and ensuring the safety of special education students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.
This job reports to Director, Transportation

Essential Functions
• Administers first aid for minor injuries for the purpose of providing emergency or necessary care in accordance with district, state and federal requirements.
• Assesses potential emergency situations for the purpose of taking appropriate action to protect the well being of passengers.
• Assists Bus Driver in cleaning/sanitizing the interior of buses for the purpose of ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.
• Assists Bus Driver in maintaining order and discipline on the bus for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well-being of students on the school bus.
• Assists in conducting emergency evacuation drills for the purpose of ensuring efficiency of procedures and complying with mandated requirements.
• Assists in providing first aid to students including EPI-Pen for the purpose of providing for the physical care of students riding District buses.
• Assists special education students for the purpose of providing for special needs during transport, safe ingress and egress from buses including both emergency situations and normal transport.
• Implements intervention strategies and performs direct behavior management services for the purpose of maintaining order and discipline on the school bus.
• Instructs special education students and other passengers for the purpose of enforcing rules and regulations and maintaining safety.
• Lifts students and/or equipment for the purpose of positioning or repositioning students as appropriate.
• Monitors student behavior for the purpose of diffusing situations and/or preventing distraction to the driver or injury to themselves or other passengers.
• Prepares written materials (e.g. referrals, incident reports, student count, passenger misconduct, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
• Reports observations and incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel.
• Secures students and/or equipment (e.g. wheelchairs, car seats, restraints, seat belts, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of students.

Other Functions
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
• Attends meetings (e.g. training, inservice, discipline meetings, conferences, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks using existing skills. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; administering first aid; operating equipment used to transport, lift and restrain students; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: safety practices and procedures; first aid; use of specialized personal devices such as harnesses, lap belts, helmets, restraints, wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: working with constant interruptions; identifying unsafe versus inappropriate behavior; communicating with diverse groups; and maintaining balance in moving vehicle.

Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to impact the Organization’s services.

Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed under some hazardous conditions and in varying atmospheric conditions.

Experience Job related experience is desired.

Education High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing Certificates & Licenses
As required for position CPR/First Aid Certificate

Continuing Educ. / Training
None Specified

Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance; TB Clearance

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade
Non Exempt 11/10/2005 Unit I 33