What is a school bus attendant and how to become one

Key steps to become a school bus attendant

1. Explore school bus attendant education requirements

   Most common school bus attendant degrees

   High School Diploma

   47.5 %

   Associate

   19.7 %

   Diploma

   11.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific school bus attendant skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Safety Rules	46.96%
   Behavioral Problems	11.00%
   CPR	6.07%
   Tie Downs	5.98%
   Seat Belts	4.39%

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3. Complete relevant school bus attendant training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New school bus attendants learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a school bus attendant based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real school bus attendant resumes.

4. Obtain the necessary licensing

   Becoming a licensed school bus attendant usually doesn't require a college degree. However, you need to pass an exam to become a licensed school bus attendant in most of states. 18 states require school bus attendants to have license for their work. You can see the list of states below.

   State	Education	Exam	License url
   Kentucky	Specific course required	State exam required	School Bus Driver
   Maryland	Specific course required	State exam required	BUS DRIVER, SCHOOL
   Alaska	Specific course required	State exam required	Bus Driver, School
   Idaho	-	State exam required	Commercial Drivers
   Illinois	Specific course required	State exam required	COMMERCIAL DRIVER (TRUCK AND BUS OPERATOR)

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5. Research school bus attendant duties and responsibilities

   • Perform first aid, including CPR, in emergency situations.
   • Administer CPR and first aid as needed to passengers.
   • Provide appropriate intervention in conflict situations according to ISS standards; notify principal or office when necessary.
   • Keep daily observation records of childrens developments.

6. Prepare your school bus attendant resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your school bus attendant resume.

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7. Apply for school bus attendant jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a school bus attendant job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams