Flight Attendant
About the Employer
Transportation Overview
Transportation: to assist in the transport of CRCSD students during morning and afternoon routes - including tie-ins while managing and mitigating student behavior.
Classification
Classification: Transportation Department Bus Attendant
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation in accordance with Work Agreements Salary: Non-exempt, Hourly Position
Minimum Requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age
Essential Duties
• Effectively and appropriately manage student behaviors
• Maintain a cooperative attitude and build rapport with students, peers, supervisors, parents, school personnel, and the community
• Use effective and professional verbal and written communication skills
• Present self in a professional manner including attire and being alert and attentive
• Successfully complete all required trainings, meetings, classes, and professional development
• Work together as a team to keep interior and exterior of vehicle clean, safe, and presentable
• Quickly and safely evacuate vehicle in case of an emergency
• Check student roster to ensure proper ridership
• Maintain current knowledge of all student requirements, such as medical protocols, IEPs, etc., and respond appropriately to events by following written protocols
• Properly secure students in required safety equipment and restraints (i.e. wheelchairs, harnesses, etc.)
• Safely assist non-ambulatory students into and out of the vehicle
• Accurately complete required paperwork and return to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner, including student behavior referrals, timecards, etc.
Physical Demands
Environment: Indoor/Outdoor environment subject to changing temperatures including extreme heat and cold Direct contact with the public, students, and other district staff May be exposed to heights, loud noises, dust, fumes, and other odors May be subject to tight deadlines and continuously changing priorities and interruptions Work with moving vehicles, motorized wheelchair lifts, and other equipment
Physical Requirements
Physical demands: Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time Ascending and descending approximately 14” steps regularly Entering and exiting vehicles regularly Descend from back door of vehicle in emergencies onto uncertain surfaces Repeatedly lifting and carrying students or objects weighing up to 75 pounds for 100 or more feet Repeatedly pushing and pulling wheelchairs/objects weighing up to 75 pounds for 100 or more feet Continuous use of hands, fingers, and wrists repetitively Using both hands and legs simultaneously Repeated stooping, bending, and kneeling Occasional pushing, pulling, and maintaining balance Reach over head to approximately 72” height to open wheelchair lift door and operate lift mechanism Rapid mental/muscular coordination Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner Accurate depth perception Clarity of vision at varying distances to see small details Operate mobile motorized equipment
Hazards
Hazards: Possible contact with blood-borne pathogens and/or bodily fluids Contact with chemicals used for cleaning bus
Additional Information
The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation(s) for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Human Resources Department at 319-558-2747.