Bus Attendant(s) 2024-25

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The position of Bus Attendant is for the purpose of monitoring and maintaining student safety for general education students so they arrive at and depart from schools in a safe manner.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Monitors daily school bus activities to ensure proper student conduct at all times, and adherence to acceptable standards for the District.
• May assist with routine cleaning and bus maintenance activities, to include attending to spills and cleaning of body fluids.
• Communicates issues or concerns with drivers, supervisors and administrators in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports directly to and is supervised by Director of Transportation or designee.
 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

Required:
• High School Diploma, or G.E.D

Preferred:
• Previous experience working directly with students
Allowable Substitutions:
• None

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):

• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR Certifications within 30 days of employment.
 

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

• Customer service principles.
• First aid practices.
• Communication and intervention strategies to use with students and parents.

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

• Providing customer service;
• Maintaining order among students on a bus;
• Operating, maneuvering and/or controlling the actions of safety restraint and wheelchair lift devices
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a general posting for one or more Bus Attendant positions. 

2024-25 Transportation Personnel salary classification (starting at $ 27.59 hour, 6 hours per day, 30 hours per week for a 192 day annual schedule). This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems. Other benefits include vacation and paid holidays.

 
NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights, Racial Discrimination, and Gender Expression or Identity Discrimination:

Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Nancy Pham, (425) 456-4040 or phamn@bsd405.org

Sex-based Discrimination, including Sexual Harassment:

Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell, (425) 456-4010 or lowellj@bsd405.org

Disability Discrimination:
Karen Dejong, (425) 456-4277 or kdejon@bsd405.org

Mailing address for all three: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005.

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