Substitute Bus Attendant (LaBelle/Clewiston)

TITLE:  BUS ATTENDANT
QUALIFICATIONS:                              

1. Minimum 18 years of age.
2. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. 
3. Demonstrates aptitude for the work to be performed.

REPORTS TO:   Route Coordinator/Manager
JOB GOAL:       To assist in maintaining the safety of students while transported on school buses.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Helps in maintaining safe surroundings in the transporting of children to and from school.
2. Performs other related duties as required. (NOTE: The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. 
3. Performs, from day to day, such tasks as requested by the immediate supervisor.
4. Complies with all requirements of Transportation Department directives and School Board policies.
5. Participates in inservice training programs as assigned.
6. Assists the driver in maintaining discipline on the bus.
7. Becomes familiar with the responsibilities of drivers transporting exceptional students, since some of these responsibilities will overlap with those of the aide in some circumstances.
8. Operates the bus side-lift for loading and unloading students in wheelchairs. Secures the wheelchairs into place on the bus, when applicable.
9. Works closely with the bus driver and school staff in supervising students in the bus.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:      Salary and work year to be established by the Board.
EVALUATION:   Performance of this job will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor.
ADOPTED:        10/9/01
REVISED:         10/11/11