26-27 Bus Attendant

About the role

Dubuque Community School District Job Description-Bus Attendant General Characteristics: Qualifications: 1. High School diploma or equivalent 2. Ability to work with, lead and teach students appropriate bus behavior and rules. 3. Have positive, flexible, patient attitude to work in a structured environment for students that may have special needs. 4. Ability to keep bus in clean working condition. 5. Must be able to comply with and pass a background investigation. 6. Must have strong communication skills. 7. Must have good hand and finger dexterity. Ability to lift 50 lbs. Physical demands exceed what might be considered "light work". 8. Must be able to quickly stoop, bend, kneel, squat, push, pull, twist, extreme heat or cold. 5. The ability to work around vehicles with loud, noisy, moving parts. 6. Possible exposure to vehicle exhaust and cleaning supplies. Position Expectations Regarding Professionalism, Confidentiality and Training: 1. Maintain professional emotional behavior at all times, regardless of the situation. 2. Profanity is strictly prohibited. 3. Personal cell phone use while students are on the bus or in your care is not allowed. 4. Limit accessories such as scarves, long necklaces, dangling earrings, loose clothing or drawstrings as them items could cause harm to you in the event of an altercation or be a snag hazard. 5. Close toed and heeled shoe should be worn. For your safety, no sandal like shoes should be worn. Dress for expected and worst possible weather conditions. 6. Personal items such as a purse, cell phone, iPod, earphones unworn clothing should be stowed. 7. Avoid personal grooming products with strong fragrance or scent, as they can have a negative effect on students with sensory issues. 8. Avoid having long finger nails as they might accidentally scratch a student, cause a snag issue or prevent you from completing required tasks. 9. Have good personal hygiene. 10. For your safety, try to remain seated when bus is in motion. Move only when bus is stopped or in emergency situations. 11. Be mindful that all district employees are under high public scrutiny. All employees should demonstrate positive courteous behavior around students, parents, staff and co-workers. Be sensitive to the needs of all people. 12. Do not have unprofessional conversations about your students, staff or co-workers. 13. Do not discuss students' needs in front of other students, parents, or non-pertinent staff. 14. Be respectful to the parents of your students by politely greeting them. Do not engage in conversations of parenting or of a personal nature. Keep your opinions to yourself. 15. The information you have on students is confidential. It must not be shared with others not involved in the care of those children. 16. All decisions regarding the care of your students is a team decision. Please bring concerns to the appropriate staff; supervisor, manager, principal. 17. Drivers and attendants need to treat each other with respect at all times. It is important for a good working relationship and presenting a unified approach to your passengers. Disagreements should never be aired in front of your students, parents, or other school staff. Disputes should be solved privately or with the help of transportation Management. 18. Those deemed by management unable to physically complete the duties of this position may be required to successfully pass a job specific physical. Such physicals will be performed by Tri-State Occupational Health and be paid for by the district. 19. Training will be provided at district expense for; a. first aid/CPR b. Quality Behavioral Solutions(QBS), c. Body fluid kit d. Seatbelt use e. Wheelchair securement f. Safety vest use and securement g. Evacuation procedures h. Emergency response i. Bus operation j. Mandatory reporter Revised 7/2/19