Bus Attendant Substitute - Transportation Department, El Cajon

Bus Attendant
The job of Bus Attendant is done for the purpose of overseeing students and/or special education students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; enforcing rules, regulations, and laws to maintain safety during transport; and ensuring the safety of special education students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.
This job reports to Director, Transportation Essential Functions:
Administers first aid for minor injuries for the purpose of providing emergency or necessary care in accordance with district, state and federal requirements.
Assesses potential emergency situations for the purpose of taking appropriate action to protect the well being of passengers.
Assists Bus Driver in cleaning/sanitizing the interior of buses for the purpose of ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.
Assists Bus Driver in maintaining order and discipline on the bus for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well-being of students on the school bus.
Assists in conducting emergency evacuation drills for the purpose of ensuring efficiency of procedures and complying with mandated requirements.
Assists in providing first aid to students including EPI-Pen for the purpose of providing for the physical care of students riding District buses.
Assists special education students for the purpose of providing for special needs during transport, safe ingress and egress from buses including both emergency situations and normal transport.
Implements intervention strategies and performs direct behavior management services for the purpose of maintaining order and discipline on the school bus.
Instructs special education students and other passengers for the purpose of enforcing rules and regulations and maintaining safety.
Lifts students and/or equipment for the purpose of positioning or repositioning students as appropriate.
Monitors student behavior for the purpose of diffusing situations and/or preventing distraction to the driver or injury to themselves or other passengers.
Prepares written materials (e.g. referrals, incident reports, student count, passenger misconduct, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
Reports observations and incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel.
Secures students and/or equipment (e.g. wheelchairs, car seats, restraints, seat belts, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of students.
Other Functions:
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
Attends meetings (e.g. training, inservice, discipline meetings, conferences, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Skills, Knowledge, Ability, Responsibility:
Working Environment:
Experience: Job related experience is desired.
Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
Certificates & Licenses: CPR/First Aid Certificate (upon hire)
To be considered for this position, please attach the following documents to your completed EdJoin application:
Letter of Introduction (Letter expressing your interest in the position and highlighting your qualifications.)
Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters written and dated within the last 12 months.)
Resume (Updated Resume)
It is important to note to become a substitute/limited-term employee with GUHSD, there will be a fingerprinting requirement that currently costs $72 (this is an up-front, out-of-pocket cost).