Must be 21 years of age or older.
Required: Must upload a copy of High School diploma, High School transcript, or G.E.D.
POSITION TITLE: TEMPORARY Bus Assistant, Route 108
LOCATION: Transportation Department
DATE POSTED: 11/20/2024
JOB NUMBER: CL095-25-09
HOURS/DAYS: 4.50/TBD (Approximately 50 days)
BENEFITS: PSE Transportation Benefits
Job Sunnyside School District
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Bus Assistant
REPORTS TO: Transportation Department Supervisor & Special Education Director
UNIT CLASSIFICATION: PSE Transportation
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The job of Bus Assistant/Monitor was established for the purpose/s of providing support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for assisting special education students during transport to and from school and/or special activities; ensuring orderly entering and leaving of bus patrons; maintaining seating chart of riders, and ensuring the safety and sanitation of assigned vehicles.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*:
- Assists bus driver for the purpose of handling emergency situations until the driver can take over.
- Assists special education students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.
- Monitors students with special needs until released to teacher, instructional assistant, parent, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers.
- Prepares reports (e.g. seating chart of assigned riders, incident reports, passenger misconduct, etc.) for the purpose documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and/or complying with established guidelines.
- Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for their actions.
- Secures students and/or their equipment (e.g. restraints, checks wheelchair tie-downs, seat belts, opens ramp, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well-being of students.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Attends meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands; significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 90% sitting, 5% walking, and 5% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard-free environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
High School diploma or equivalent
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Skills are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
Must adhere to safety practices; administering first aid, preparing and maintaining accurate records; and operating equipment used in transporting special needs students.
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-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include safety practices and procedures; emergency evacuations techniques; first aid; health standards and hazards; state regulations and laws pertaining to the operation of school buses; and child behavior.
Ability is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data, and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is required to work with a wide diversity of individuals, displaying tact and courtesy, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, communicating with diverse groups, maintaining confidentiality; and working as part of a team.
Licenses/Special Requirements
CPR/First Aid Certificate or be willing to obtain.
Right Response or CPR training or be willing to obtain.
Valid Washington State Drivers' license or photo identification.
Social Security Card.
WSP/FBI fingerprint/background clearance.
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT: Hourly
EVALUATION: Transportation Director & Special Education Director
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