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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY

POSITION TITLE: Bus Attendant

ASSIGNMENT: Bus Attendant - Transportation

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Physical ability to assist physical disabled students and handle their wheelchairs, and other medical equipment
3. Physical ability to perform tasks that involve the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of varying weight
4. Physical ability to lift and carry small children (75 pounds or less) from the rear emergency exit to the ground from outside the bus
5. Physical ability to drag passengers (125 pounds or less) to any emergency exit from any location in the bus in thirty (30) seconds or less
6. Physical ability to move through the bus aisle from the front to the back of the bus in five (5) seconds
7. Physical ability to perform highly skilled coordinated movements
8. Physical ability to maintain footing and balance when walking over uneven or slippery surfaces
9. Physical ability to reach behind or under a wheelchair while kneeling on the bus floor and bending forward to secure the wheelchair into the bus
10. Physical ability to fasten, unfasten and adjust lap belts, car seat straps, harness straps, and wheelchair securement straps
11. Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Five (5) to eleven (11) months previous experience and/or training involving caring for or working with disabled children or adults
2. Successful completion of a district-provided training course for the school bus attendants
3. Written commitment to pursue training in first aide, school bus safety, and Special Needs school bus procedures

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists students in following the direction of the school bus operator
2. Assists the bus operator and parents in loading and unloading the students at the bus stop
3. Assists the bus operator and other staff in loading and unloading the students on the school grounds
4. Checks all restraints and wheelchair securement on the bus and assists in securing students safely in place
5. Enforces safety rules and provides firm direction to the students
6. Assists school bus operator in maintaining discipline on the bus
7. Attends assigned in-service training
8. Operates a two-way radio; calls transportation office in cases of emergencies, breakdowns, or to obtain needed assistance
9. Checks safety equipment daily, prior to starting route, and ensures proper working condition of same; keeps bus clean and properly ventilated; removes trash/debris
10. Positions self on the bus in a location which allows observation and assistance to students at any time
11. Assists the bus operator with emergency evacuation of students from the bus and renders first aid if needed
12. Be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of assigned bus route and assists substitute bus operators to follow route
13. Wears the prescribed uniform while on duty
14. Complies with Florida State Board of Education regulation, School Board policies and Transportation Department regulations and procedures

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

1.  Follows job-related instructions of the bus operator
2.  Performs other job-related functions as may be assigned

TERM:

Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process

APPRAISAL:

Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board of Highlands County policies

PAY GRADE:

According to the School Board of Highlands County Non-instructional Salary Schedule

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.

Revised and Board Approved 5/22/2007
Reformatted 1/14/2008
APA Approved 7/28/2015
Board Approved 4/25/2017
Modified 8/20/2021

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL:

All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:

1. Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the job
2. Ability to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general public
3. Habits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environment
4. Willingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settings
5. Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writing
6. Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions
7. Ability to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks
8. Willingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functions
9. Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity
10. Willingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.
To request accommodations, please contact:
Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
863-471-5555
ballc@highlands.k12.fl.us

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