School Bus Attendant (Multiple Locations)

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Reporting directly to the Specialized Transportation Director the School Bus Attendant works in conjunction with the School Bus Driver to ensure student compliance with established safety rules during to and from school routes and special activity trips.

Salary:
Thehourly compensation range for School Bus Attendants is $18.09 - $21.28. We expect to make offers in the $18.83 - $21.28 per hour range based oneducation and experience.

Effective 09/01/2026 the hourly compensation range will be $18.56 - $21.83.

We expect to make offers in the $19.32 - $21.83 per hour range based oneducation and experience.

Assignment/Location:
This position will 20-30 hours per week on a school year schedule. The schedule is a split shift with both a morning and mid to late afternoon route Monday to Friday.

Regular attendance required:This role relies on regular and reliable attendance to ensure consistency for our students and help support a positive productive learning environment.Regular attendance during those hours are expected.

A complete application will include:

1. Work history going back 10 years.
2. At least three professional references contact information.
3. A cover letter expressing interest in the position.
4. A resume that reflects work experience listed on application.

Essential Functions:

1. Work with the School Bus Driver to ensure students comply with established safety rules and laws.
2. Monitor student behavior during transportation to maintain a safe environment. Promote positive student behavior and respect among riders.
3. Ensure students remain seated and follow bus safety rules.
4. Secure wheelchairs seat belts harnesses car seats and other restraint systems as required.
5. Document and report unsafe student behavior and bus environment to School Bus Driver and supervisor.
6. Ensure proper use by all passengers of safety belts and other safety equipment.
7. Attend required safety meetings and training sessions.
8. Use behavior intervention techniques for all students.
9. Establish and maintain effective and cooperative communication with students parents school staff bus drivers and supervisors.
10. Maintain accurate and legible records of daily bus logs and other required documents.
11. Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

1. Participate in staff meetings inservice programs workshops and seminars.
2. Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. At least 18 years of age.
2. High school diploma or GED.
3. Ability to successfully complete and maintain a valid first aid and CPR card.

1. Behavior intervention training.
2. Experience working with children or adolescents especially students with disabilities.

Working Conditions:

1. Ride on special education school bus.
2. Ability to physically intervene to ensure student safety in accordance with program rules and state and federal laws.
3. Exposure to communicable diseases found in children and adolescents.
4. Students may use challenging or offensive verbalizations toward staff and other students with potential for escalation to physical aggression.
5. Split shift - early morning and mid to late afternoon.
6. Flexibility to adjust work schedule to accommodate assigned route changes.
7. Strength and ability to assist students with disabilities in embarking and disembarking a bus; including moving and positioningspecial needs equipment.

1. Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
2. Maintain a valid first aid and CPR card.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race ethnicity religion creed color sex national origin marital status sexual orientation gender expression or identity age honorably discharged veteran or military status the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability neurodivergence homelessness immigration or citizenship status or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.

The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights compliance Officer: Melissa Kreuder
• Title IX Compliance Officer: Wendy Niehaus
• ADA/504 Compliance Officer: Jeffrey Niess

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