Bus Attendant Substitute - Transportation Department - HP26-123280 at Grossmont Union High School District
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Application Deadline: Continuous Date Posted: 31/12/2026 Contact: Javier Almaguer Phone: 619-644-8025 Number of Openings: 6 Salary: Single Rate: $18.14 Per Hour Addl Salary Info: No Benefits. Length of Work Year: On call as needed Employment Type: Part Time LOCATION SITE: Grossmont Union High School District JOB: HP26-123280 DEPARTMENT: Transportation Department
About the Employer The Grossmont Union High School District is dedicated to providing a safe and collaborative learning environment which supports academic achievement and social development for all students. The Grossmont District operates on the premise that success for every student is dependent upon all groups in the organization including teachers administrators parents staff students and the community working together to support all students in their development as life-long learners thinkers and successful contributors of the community. The Grossmont Union High School District shall be free from discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying against and individual or group based on the employees actual or perceived race color ancestry national origin age religious creed marital status pregnancy physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information veteran or military status sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. GUHSD Board Policy 4030.
Job Summary Job Summary Purpose Statement The job of Bus Attendant is done for the purposes of overseeing students and/or special education students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions enforcing rules regulations and laws to maintain safety during transport and ensuring the safety of special education students during transport loading and unloading from buses.
Job Description Essential Elements • Administers first aid for minor injuries for the purpose of providing emergency or necessary care in accordance with district state and federal requirements. • Assesses potential emergency situations for the purpose of taking appropriate action to protect the well-being of passengers. • Assists Bus Driver in cleaning/sanitizing the interior of buses for the purpose of ensuring a safe and sanitary environment. • Assists Bus Driver in maintaining order and discipline on the bus for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well-being of students on the school bus. • Assists in conducting emergency evacuation drills for the purpose of ensuring efficiency of procedures and complying with mandated requirements. • Assists in providing first aid to students including EPI-Pen for the purpose of providing for the physical care of students riding District buses. • Assists special education students for the purpose of providing for special needs during transport safe ingress and egress from buses including both emergency situations and normal transport. • Implements intervention strategies and performs direct behavior management services for the purpose of maintaining order and discipline on the school bus. • Instructs special education students and other passengers for the purpose of enforcing rules and regulations and maintaining safety. • Lifts students and/or equipment for the purpose of positioning or repositioning students as appropriate. • Monitors student behavior for the purpose of diffusing situations and/or preventing distraction to the driver or injury to themselves or other passengers. • Prepares written materials e.g. referrals incident reports student count passenger misconduct etc. for the purpose of documenting activities providing written reference and/or conveying information. • Reports observations and incidents e.g. discipline accidents inappropriate social behavior etc. for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel. • Secures students and/or equipment e.g. wheelchairs car seats restraints seat belts etc. for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of students.
Other Functions • Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment. • Attends meetings e.g. training inservice discipline meetings conferences etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Job Requirements Minimum Qualifications SKILLS are required to perform multiple non-technical tasks using existing skills. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include adhering to safety practices administering first aid operating equipment used to transport lift and restrain students and preparing and maintaining accurate records. KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math understand written procedures write routine documents and speak clearly and understand complex multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes safety practices and procedures first aid use of specialized personal devices such as harnesses lap belts helmets restraints wheelchairs walkers canes etc ABILITY is required to schedule activities collate data and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances work with data utilizing specific defined processes and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals work with specific job-related data and utilize job-related equipment. In working with others problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include working with constant interruptions identifying unsafe versus inappropriate behavior communicating with diverse groups and maintaining balance in moving vehicle.
Responsibilities Responsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized routines providing information and/or advising others and operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to impact the Organizations services.
Working Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands:
Experience Job related experience is desired.
Education High School diploma or equivalent.
Required Testing Certificates & Licenses As required for position CPR/First Aid Certificate Continuing Educ. Training: None Specified Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint Background Clearance TB Clearance FLSA Status Approval Date: 11/10/2005 Unit: I Salary Grade: 33 Requirements Qualifications Experience Job related experience is desired. Education High School diploma or equivalent. Certificates & Licenses CPR/First Aid Certificate upon hire.
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Comments and Other Information It is important to note to become a substitute/limited-term employee with GUHSD there will be a fingerprinting requirement that currently costs $72. This is an up-front out-of-pocket cost.
Links Related To This Job GUHSD Human Resources Grossmont Union High School District Website Directions to Grossmont High School District Office CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits
THE GROSSMONT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Grossmont Union High School District is a suburban high school district encompassing 470 square miles in the eastern portion of San Diego County. Major cities located in the District's attendance area are El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, and Santee, and the unincorporated areas of Spring Valley, Alpine, Lakeside, Dulzura, and Jamul.
There are approximately 22,000 students attending the District’s nine comprehensive high schools, two charter schools, one continuation school, alternative, and special education programs. The District also operates a very comprehensive adult school and Regional Occupational Program. Approximately 52 percent of the high school students are white and 48 percent come from Latino, African-American, Asian, Filipino, Chaldean/Arabic, Pacific Islander, and Native American backgrounds. The approximately 2200 full-time employees in the District, combined with hundreds of hourly employees, make the District the largest employer in East County. The schools located in the Grossmont District are Grossmont, El Cajon Valley, Mount Miguel, El Capitan, Granite Hills, Monte Vista, Santana, Valhalla, and West Hills and Alternative Education Programs such as Chaparral High School, Gateway, Middle College High School and Phoenix Programs.
The Grossmont District provides a quality educational program for its students and has a reputation for excellence throughout the state. The District continues to modify and improve its instructional program to meet the needs of the students it serves. Teacher collaboration through Professional Learning Communities increased opportunities for students in career/technical programs, comprehensive intervention programs for at-risk students, and expanded community partnerships are but a few of the programs that are benefiting our students. Last year, every comprehensive high school in the District showed positive growth in its individual API score and met requirements for AYP.
Equity and Access for All Students
All students will have access to a high quality, supportive, educational experience.
Grossmont Union High School District Believes, Supports, & Expects:
A. All students will be educated in an emotionally and physically safe, supportive environment.
B. All students will be placed in appropriate courses with critical monitoring of student achievement.
C. Systematic support will be implemented to ensure success for every student.
D. All students will be actively engaged and challenged to achieve their personal, educational,
and career goals.
E. All students will have access to an array of
curricular & extended curricular activities.
Collaborative Learning Environment
All staff will contribute to collaborative teams in a mutually supportive and trusting environment.
Grossmont Union High School District Believes, Supports, & Expects:
A. Staff will set goals for student achievement that are specific, measurable, attainable, challenging, results-oriented, and time-bound.
B. Teachers will collaborate and reflect on classroom policies, practices, curriculum, and instructional strategies to ensure equity for all students.
C. Significant recognition and celebration of individual and collective achievements will occur.
D. Parents will take an active role in the education of their children, including monitoring. academic performance and working with staff to maximize their child’s educational experience.
Grossmont Union High School District
1100 Murray Dr., El Cajon, CA 92020
P.O. Box 1043, La Mesa, CA 91944
(619) 644-8000
FAX (619) 644-3537
www.guhsd.net
Community Engagement
Grossmont Union High School District values the importance of collaborative relationships with its extended community.
Grossmont Union High School District Believes, Supports, & Expects:
A. The Governing Board, Superintendent, and staff will engage the community with a common
message and purpose.
B. Articulation with partner districts, community colleges, and universities will be on-going.
C. The business community will be encouraged to continue taking an active role in the development of career/technical education and work-related experiences.
D. Collaborative work with the community and civic-based organizations will occur to coordinate
resources for student, family, and community needs.
E. Communication with parents and the community will be expanded.