Bus Attendant

Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform school bus monitoring and provide student and bus operator assistance as needed during daily school transportation routes. Employees in this classification assist with the safe loading and unloading of students to and from destinations and ensure all bus activities support the safety and welfare of all persons. Work includes ensuring appropriate securing of students and provides assistance to students with special medical needs devices. Performs related work as directed. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Monitors daily school bus activities to ensure proper student conduct at all times and adherence to appropriate disciplinary controls. 
2. Maintains attendance records and assigns student seating; learns assigned bus route(s). 
3. Ensures the safe loading and unloading of students to and from destinations to include operation of specialized equipment for attending to students with special needs, i.e. wheelchair lifts and tie-downs, toddler/infant seats and seat belts. 
4. Assists bus operators with pre and post bus inspection activities to ensure proper operating conditions, adherence to prescribed Department of Transportation standards, and compliance with proper safety standards. 
5. Performs routine cleaning and bus maintenance activities, to include attending to spills and cleaning of body fluids. 
6. Establishes and maintains effective communications and working relationships with bus operators, district personnel, school officials, and parents. 
7. Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Warren. 
8. With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position. 
9. Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities.

1.  High school diploma or GED is required.

2.  Previous work experience is preferred.

3. No certifications &/or licenses are required.

4. Required to have a demonstrated ability to effectively attend to the needs of school age children, including those with special medical needs, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Ability to perform the essential functions, meet the performance aptitudes, and fulfill the physical/sensory/environmental requirements of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) is required.

Compensation

Negotiable depending on experience.   Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision & life insurance, health savings account contributions, short-term & long-term disability, retirement contributions, paid vacation & sick days.

Diversity & Inclusion – Embracing a Culture of Respect

Diversity and inclusion are integral to Herron Classical Schools’ mission and are embedded in its Core Values. By building a culture of respect and trust through relationships with people and ideas, HCS believes that a highly intentional diversity enriches our community. HCS is committed to creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are embraced, respected, and valued.

Equity Statement

Herron Classical Schools, through action and in partnership with families and community, will uphold the values, policies, and practices that promote cultural competence.  We are committed to eliminating biased institutional structures, hiring practices, and practices that affect scholar learning and achievement. We will embrace and empower scholars and staff in their individual identities to establish and sustain human dignity, justice, equitable treatment, and inclusiveness in the classroom and workplace. Link to full Equity Statement 

Non-discrimination Statement

Herron Classical Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, or any characteristic that is legally protected under applicable local, state, or federal law in the administration of its educational policies, behavior policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, food service, hiring practices, and athletic or other school-administered programs.

Herron Classical Schools abides by the Indiana Civil Rights Laws (I.C. 22-9-1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 USCS § 12101,et.seq.). Complaints regarding acts of sexual discrimination or harassment in violation of Title IX requirements should be filed with Herron Classical Schools Title IX Coordinator, Karen Lalioff, by email [email protected], by phone at 317-231-0010 x1113, or by filling out a Report of Harassment form available from Student Services or any school administrator. Inquiries regarding compliance by Herron Classical Schools with Title IX and other civil rights laws may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, Herron Classical Schools, 110 E. 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 111 North Canal Street, Suite 1053, Chicago, IL 60606-7204.