Bargaining Unit: Bus
Work Year: 9 months
Work Day: Varies
FTE: Varies
Salary: $10.55 per hour
 
Job Summary
The Bus Attendant provides assistance to Anchorage School District students and bus drivers during the transportation process. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
 
Job Requirements
The following are required:

1. A high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Ability to interpret written and oral instructions and originate written reports.
3. Knowledge of first aid.
4. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
5. Must be physically able to aid students with manipulating of braces and other related walking devices, manipulate wheelchairs for students of any age group, including pushing, loading, unloading, tying down, etc., and evacuate students from bus if required.
6. Ability to communicate effectively and maintain productive relationships.
7. The Anchorage School District requires that the selected applicant for this position be given a conditional offer of employment contingent upon successfully passing a post offer/pre-employment physical capacities assessment. The physical capacities assessment requirements for this position are on our employment website.

The following are preferred:

1. Ability to give firm but understanding guidance to mentally, emotionally, and physically disabled special education students.
2. Previous experience with working with children, especially those with disabilities.

Essential Job Functions

1. Provides whatever assistance is necessary during school bus loading and unloading.
2. Maintains acceptable student conduct to help ensure a safe, efficient trip to and from school, enlisting aid from driver if necessary.
3. Assists students in making connections with shuttle busses.
4. Assists substitute drivers by giving directions along the bus route.
5. Assists children with any special needs such as outer wearing apparel, personal hygiene problems, or other adjustments for the students’ safety and well-being.

The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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