Job Description

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Transportation Bus Attendant

Date Posted:
10/30/2025

Location:
TRANSPORTATION


Beaumont independent school district Job Description

JOB TITLE:


Bus Attendant


CLASSIFICATION:


Nonexempt


REPORTS TO:


Transportation Supervisor


PAY GRADE:


AX


1


Choose # of days worked


LOCATION:


Transportation Department


DATE REVISED:


1/19/2018


FUNDED BY:

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Assists the school bus driver with the supervision and securing of students on the school bus and assists in the safe and orderly transportation of students, including students with special needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to operate safety equipment.
• Ability to manage student behavior.
• Effective communication skills.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Assist driver in performing pre- and post-trip inspections.
2. Assist in keeping bus neat and clean.
3. Supervise and assist students while they board and exit the bus and cross the street, following prescribed policies and procedures.
4. Instruct students on safe entering, exiting and riding rules and regulations.
5. Secure students in bus if necessary.
6. Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus if necessary.
7. Maintain effective student behavior management control over groups of students.
8. Attend and complete required training, meetings, and staff development programs.
9. Establish and maintain good rapport with students, parents, school personnel and co-workers.
10. Complete and maintain accurate, updated and timely records and reports, including up-to-date route sheet for all assigned routes and daily non-notification forms.
11. Assist and guide substitute driver to follow assigned route.
12. Follow established procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, climbing, assisting students, etc.
13. Follow emergency procedures and help driver administer first aid if necessary.
14. Report and collaborate with driver and supervisor regarding problems and concerns.
15. Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner according to established safety procedures.
16. Work cooperatively with driver to maintain safe conditions on the bus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands

• Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions
• Occasional moderate lifting (15-44 pounds) and light carrying (under 15 pounds)

Environmental Demands

• Work inside and outside; moderate exposure to extreme temperatures, dampness, and humidity
• Moderate exposure to vehicle fumes
• Work around moving vehicles and machinery with moving parts

The above statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.


Approved by Immediate Supervisor:

Date:


Reviewed by HR Director:

Date:


Received by Employee:

Date:

The Beaumont Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex in the educational programs or activities that it operates and is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Tags

Contract work, Immediate start

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