Position Overview

The Bus Attendant is responsible for the comfort, safety, and physical well-being of students by assisting them as they are being transported to and from school. Bus Attendants follow specific instructions and procedures and refer nonstandard situations to a supervisor.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:

• Provides physical assistance to students as they board and leave the bus and while in-route.
• Performs daily pre-trip safety inspection of all seats, restraint systems, and safety equipment prior to the bus leaving the parking area.
• Assists with lifting, folding, unfolding, and putting wheelchairs in position.
• Assists children using adaptive devices and secures children in seats.
• Assists the bus driver in completing reports and in maintaining a clean, safe environment inside the bus.
• Assists substitute bus drivers with route information and performs related work as directed.
• Converses with students, parents, school staff and guardians of students regarding the students transportation on the school bus.
• Completes written reports as required by departmental leadership, policies and/or procedures.

Qualifications

Below are the qualifications for this position:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Possesses ability to perform basic first aid and emergency treatment procedures
• Ability to follow and provide oral and written directives effectively with students, staff, caregivers and parents in English.
• National Safety Council First Aid and CPR certifications (provided during training)

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or tools; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch or bend and may be required to lift approximately 50 pounds. May be exposed to extreme temperatures.

Pay Lifecycle:

In Training: Universal Level 4, Step 1

After Training in Full-Time Position: Universal Level 4

After Training in Part-Time Position: Banded Level 5

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary: $18.80

FLSA status: Non-Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: As Needed

Reports to: Team Lead – Training or Lead Bus Driver