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Job Title: BUS ATTENDANT (10 Months) (PART-TIME), To Establish An Eligiblity List. Post-concesstion rate of pay listed.

Posting Date: August 17, 2012

Closing Date: August 31, 2012

Salary Range: $9.89 - $9.89 (hourly)

Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment physical and, a security background clearance.

Candidate must be able to pay the $60.25 cost for the security background clearance.

Successful candidates will be asked to sign a notification regarding the agility test requirement.

Job Type: Non-Instructional

Benefits Eligibility: Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, as well as illness and vacation days.

Reports to: Terminal Manager

Location: Office of Student Transportation.

Special Note:

Qualifications

Description:

Candidates must successfully complete the Office of Student Transportation Bus Attendant training session; must have the ability to relate well with students and parents; have a high standard of personal and professional integrity, initiative, in accomplishing objectives; and good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Education:

Must possess and provide proof of a High School Diploma or GED Certificate. Proof of eduation must be attached to on-line application at time of submission.

A copy of high school diploma or GED certification must be attached to the on-line application.

APPLICATIONS WITHOUT REQUESTED DOCUMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE.

Experience:

Must have experience working/dealing with children and/or adults who have physical impairments.

Attendance:

Regular Attendance is critical; must have an exemplary attendance record.

Citizenship:

Must be able to verify whether U.S. citizen, resident alien, or otherwise authorized to accept employment in the U.S.

Physical Condition:

Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations.

Successful candidates will be asked to sign a notification regarding the agility test requirement.

Must be able to lift or assist in lifting students as necessary.

Duties require walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and squatting as necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Terminal Manager:

Essential Functions:

* Dismount bus and assist the mentally or physically challenged students entering or exiting the bus;

• Assist parent or guardian when necessary from the property boundary to the bus;

• Lift or assist in lifting students as necessary;

• Maintain current student rider list of all students’ names and addresses;

• Maintain order and strict vigilance, at all times, to ensure the safe transport of students;

• Monitor and assist students with seat bolt usage;

• Attend in-service workshops as needed;

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Security Clearance:

SECURITY

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are hired to fill a vacant position, you will be required to submit a Detroit Public Schools security clearance.

At point of offer to hire, please be advised that you will be responsible for a non-refundable payment of $62.75 by cashier's check, certified check or money order, payable to the I.I.S. (Identix Identification Services). DO NOT SUBMIT PAYMENT WITH APPLICATION.

There is an option to pay by MasterCard or Visa.

All fingerprinting appointments will be scheduled by Detroit Public Schools, Human Resources Department.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are a current Detroit Public Schools employee, presently employed with the district, you do not have to submit a fee related to obtaining the Detroit Public Schools security clearance.

Method of Application:

Applicants MUST apply through the online application system. ONLY applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position. All applicants are to attach a copy of their transcripts, most recent resume and cover letter. A copy of your valid teacher certification should also be attached if certification is required for the position you are applying for.

Applicants will receive an automated confirmation once they have successfully applied for a position.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Service outside of the Detroit Public Schools must be verified by the applicant's employer(s) prior to hire.

It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. All documentation must be submitted along with the letter of interest. Due to the high volume of candidates applying for positions, we regret that we are unable to pull individual personnel files to retrieve/copy documents. Therefore, to assure the application process is not delayed, if you are applying for multiple positions with the district, we strongly encourage you to have available several photocopies of your credentials to be submitted for each position for which you apply. Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete information will not be considered. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Recruitment and Employment Services at recruitment@detroitk12.org.

The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit does not discriminate against, deny benefits to or exclude participation by any person in its programs, activities or employment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion or handicap.