Bus Attendant Job Listing at Charter Schools USA in Youngsville, LA (Job ID 29743)

Description

Who We Are

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest ­performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

Job Purpose

To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life ™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a Bus Attendants (monitors, aides, paraprofessionals, etc.) you will be assigned on all school buses as required by the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). Bus Attendants (monitors, aides, paraprofessionals, etc) must be physically and emotionally able to assist the bus operator in all activities required to safely transport the student with special needs. Charter Schools USA
Louisiana determines the selection criteria for bus attendants. Consideration must be given to annual physical examinations, pre-service and bi-annual in-service training, and transporting students with special needs. The Bus Attendant (monitors, aides, paraprofessionals, etc.) may be certified to drive commercially. In the event the bus attendant is certified to drive commercially, all minimum requirements for school bus operators must be followed.

How You Will Impact Education

• Assists with the transportation of students at all times on and off the bus.
• Assists special education and other students at all times while the bus is in transit.
• Ensures that all protective safety devices are in use and are fastened properly.
• Assists students on and off the bus at designated stops, when necessary, to assure safe entrances and exits to and from the bus.
• Occupies a seat on the bus from which to easily assist the riders.
• Attends meetings, programs, and in-service training as assigned.
• Maintains current required licenses and certificates.
• Notifies appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled route(s).
• Assists with other routes when breakdown or other unusual circumstances occur as assigned.
• Provides timely electronic, written, and oral feedback to all levels.
• Professionally and positively represents the school, foundation, and/or CSUSA in every situation.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding student/ employee information.
• Ensures quality standards on policies and procedures are maintained.
• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance at work.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Pre-Service and In-Service Training Program (Bulletin 119, Supplement 2020 edition)
• Prior to transporting students, bus attendants (aka monitors, aides, paras, etc.) should be required to complete a pre-service training program that includes classroom and in-the-bus training in order to enable safe, efficient, and effective student transportation. Attendant training, with the exception of the driving components, should be the same as for the bus operator with respect to operations and student management. Training should include, but
  not limited to, the following topics:
  • The bus and its equipment.
  • Use of emergency exits.
  • First aid, CPR (if required) and universal precautions.
  • Safe loading and unloading of students at their stops and securement of passengers, as may be required (including when equipped with seat belts).
  • Student management training and policy training, including state and federal regulations related to the transportation of students with disabilities, consistent with those required for school bus operators.
  • Safety, welfare, and orderly conduct of passengers while in the bus.
  • Handling emergency situations in accordance with generally accepted operating
    
  • Effective communications with school staff, students, bus operators, parents, law enforcement officials, and the motoring public.
  • Completion of required written reports.
  • Requirements for reporting inappropriate behavior of other adults, including the bus operator.
  • Checking at the end of the route and at the bus storage location to ensure that all students have disembarked from the bus.
  • Confidentiality; and
  • Other topics included in the bus attendant's manual/handbook and local policies.
• Employers of school bus operators should provide ongoing education for bus attendants.
• Prior to transporting students with disabilities, the bus attendant should receive appropriate training in compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Familiarization with the bus and its equipment.
• Procedures for performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections; and
• Procedures for loading and unloading passengers, passenger securement, and emergency evacuation, as may be required.
• Physical/Mental Preparedness, Evaluation, Bus Attendant, Special Education

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Proficient in general use of a computer, the use of email as a form of
  communication, and other job-specific equipment, software, and/or applications
• Proven experience in a coordination role
• Strong decision-making capabilities
• Above-average communication, collaboration, and delegation skills
• Strong working knowledge of operational procedures
• Ability to read and interpret a map.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Job Requirements

• Possess at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Appropriate First Aid, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) training, and other required trainings
• Meet all requirements found in Bulletin 119: Louisiana School Transportation Specifications and Procedures & Supplement, the Office of Motor Vehicles, and other appropriate entities.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• Indoors and outdoors
• Office Environment
• School Bus Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Travel within or outside of state.
• Light work: Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to ten (10) pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
• Possesses the physical ability to adequately perform all job responsibilities.
• Assists special education and other students in boarding and exiting the bus.
• Assists wheelchair bound students while on the bus.
• Assists students with seat buckles.
• Lifts to assist physically challenged students.
• Pushes, pulls, and reaches when necessary.
• Assists, restrains, and comforts physically challenged students to ensure their safety while on the bus.

FLSA Overtime Category

This job is non-exempt subject to the minimum wage and overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.