Bus Assistant x2

Job Title: Bus Attendant Reports to: Transportation Supervisor Dept./School: Transportation/Route as assigned Salary: $11,040 to $28,024 depending up experience Primary Purpose: Ride buses and help driver ensure safe and orderly transportation of students.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED Valid Driver's License Special Knowledge/ Skills: Ability to follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment Ability to work well with children Major Responsibilities and Duties: Student Management Supervise students as they board and leave bus and cross street.

Manage student behavior and report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator. Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on bus. Routes and Schedules Become familiar with all routes to and from school campus to be of assistance to driver. Maintain an updated route schedule.

Safety Supervise use of seat belts, harnesses, or car seats by students. Follow emergency procedures and help driver administer first aid, if necessary. Operate equipment according to established safety procedures. Follow established procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, assisting students, etc.

Other Become familiar with and follow procedures established by transportation and New Mexico Public Education Department Help driver keep bus clean. Work irregular hours as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress.

Frequent walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; moderate lifting and carrying. Work outside and inside; work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts; moderate exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes.