Position Details


Work Calendar: Hourly

FTE: 0.7375 (29.5 Hours per Week)

Contract Status: Non-Contract

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Reports To: Transportation Director

 

Starting Wage: $ 17.00 hourly

Salary Schedule/Lane: 86/J

Benefits: Not Eligible

Anticipated Start Date: Open Until Filled

 

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Multiple Vacancies, Position Open Until Filled

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Bus Attendant assists students during transport to and from school and special activities; and ensures the safety and well-being of the special education students on the bus.

 

 

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check. Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are:

  1. High school diploma or equivalent
  2. Speak, read, write, analyze, understand, and follow written and verbal communication in English including grammar and punctuation; listen to, and understand information and ideas presented verbally or in writing
  3. Ability to pass the Physical Assessment Standards for Utah School Bus Attendants
  4. Adaptability and understanding of cultural differences and in working in a diverse environment while coping with stressful situations related to students

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

These are examples of skills and experience that the best qualified candidates may have. Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.

  1. Prior experience working with children with special needs

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Assist special education students (e.g. crossing in front of bus, getting wheelchairs off and on, attaching safety vests, during evacuation drills, walkers, etc.) to ensure they drop off at appropriate destinations and get safely to the curb or sidewalk along with providing for special needs during transport, safe loading and unloading from buses, including both emergencies and normal transport. Secure students with seat belts and wheelchairs with tie-downs to ensure the safety and well-being of students
  2. As needed, roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds
  3. Assist bus driver in the instruction of students (e.g. bus safety, safe crossing, safe loading and unloading, staying out of danger zone, etc.) to enforce rules and regulations and maintain safety
  4. Learn bus routes to assist substitute bus drivers filling-in for regular driver
  5. Monitor students with special needs until released to teacher, instructional assistant, parent, etc
  6. Monitors student behavior (e.g. unruly, disruptive, abusive language, physical challenges, weapons, drugs, etc.) to prevent distraction to the driver or injury to themselves or other students and passengers
  7. Respond to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, etc.) to resolve immediate safety concerns and direct them to appropriate personnel for resolution
  8. Report observations and incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) to appropriate personnel
  9. Prepare documentation (e.g. incident reports, records, paperwork required by school district, etc.) to document activities, provide written support, and convey information
  10. Exercise good judgment and discretion while maintaining confidentiality to promote a positive working environment
  11. Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required
  12. Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform the duties of the position. Assist other personnel and perform other duties as may be required to ensure an efficient and effective work environment
  13. Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively
  14. Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders
  15. Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars, as assigned to convey and gather information required to perform functions
  16. Work under limited supervision, utilizing time-management and prioritization strategies, accurately processing detailed information, and meeting deadlines
  17. Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

 

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:    No

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds, might need to drag up to 125 pounds, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 40% walking, and 50% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

 

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities.  To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resource Services – Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.

 

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Non-Discrimination Statement

 

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 440 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, (801) 578-8340. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844-5695.