Bus Attendant

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits.  We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County. 

Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030. 

The purpose of this job is to monitor student behavior and assist students to ensure safety during transport on the school bus.

• Assist students with entering or exiting the bus in a safe manner.
• Seat students safely.
• Serve as a role model for students in demonstrating a positive attitude, good moral character, and integrity.
• Monitor passengers at all times to ensure safety regulations and student conduct rules are followed.
• Document and report any violations or conduct concerns to appropriate authority.
• Physically assist students in evacuation of the bus in case of emergency.
• Ensure that children take their belongings with them when leaving the bus.
• Assist Driver in keeping the interior of the assigned bus clean and presentable.
• Complete all required paperwork and submit to the appropriate employee/department in a timely manner.
• Present a neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Attend all assigned training.
• Acts in a professional, respectful, and welcoming manner at all times.
• Creates a customer-focused climate and provides quality services and support to school and other stakeholders.
• Complies with applicable district, state, and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Creates a respectful, positive, and pleasant environment on the school bus.
• Reinforces procedures and practices that result in efficient entry and exit of students on the bus.
• Assists students as needed. 
• Uses positive strategies to redirect inappropriate student behavior.
• Works collaboratively with administration, principals, secretaries, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Attends work and arrives to work on time.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).  Experience working with school-age students is preferred.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Demonstrates excellent verbal communication skills to deal effectively with students, parents, and school staff.  Also has the ability to read and write effectively.

Compensation:

• $15 per hour