School Bus Attendant

LOCATION OF POSITION: Fairport NY 14450; Transportation Department
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 Month Position - Full Time, Part Time, and Per Diem Substitute Positions Available
STARTING DATE: September 2026
SALARY RANGE: $17.00 per hour

• DUTIES:
• Assist with loading and unloading of students.
• Supervise the conduct of students.
• Attend to special needs of students.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and evacuation plans.

• WORK ACTIVITIES:
• Assist with student behavior.
• Always attend to students.
• Learn emergency procedures and be prepared to evacuate the bus at times.
• Establish good relationships with co-workers, teachers, and parents to resolve problems.
• Assist students with loading and unloading the bus.
• Follow procedures according to the Transportation Handbook.

• RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Expected to comply with rules, regulations, specifications of State, Federal and BOCES#1 Transportation Handbook for the safe transportation of special needs students.
• Able to understand and communicate with students, bus drivers and parents.
• Attendants must complete the NYS Monitor/Attendant 10-hour course within their first year of employment.
• Responsible for attending and completing all required training.

• QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must meet all Civil Service requirements as a Bus Attendant.
• Must be at least 19 years of age (SED).
• Must provide a copy of high school diploma or general equivalency diploma. Applications submitted without this documentation will not be considered.
• Meet 19A and NYSED requirements including the SED Physical Performance Test (Drag 125 lbs. 30' in 30 seconds).
• Physically able to perform essential functions of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation).