Bus Route Coordinator

About the Employer

Bus Assistant - Route 104

Job Summary

The Bus Assistant - Route 104 is a critical role that supports the safety and supervision of students on school buses. The successful candidate will ensure student safety by supervising and facilitating activities, while also providing support for special transportation needs.

Essential Functions

Follow and support building and department procedures Encourage and model expected behavior Anticipate problem behaviors in order to minimize and deescalate aggressive behavior of students who are acting out Circulate within an assigned supervision area, as well as facilitate and direct activities in a positive way Assist in maintaining safety, behavior, decorum, and order in common areas Work cooperatively and respectfully with all members of the school community Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for diversity among all members of the school/department or district community Keep documentation and maintain organized records on a daily basis Participate in training courses to enhance skills Perform basic computer skills such as word processing and email Report to assigned duty areas promptly and reliably Remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations Work independently with minimal supervision Provide first aid in case of illness and/or injury and report accidents to the building office Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Training:
* High school diploma or equivalent
* Current First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain promptly

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Demonstrated skill in communicating effectively with all staff, students, and as a team member, both verbally and in writing.
* Ability to work with students in a warm and confident manner.
* Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures.
* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Work Environment

Must be physically capable of kneeling, bending, and standing and have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., if necessary. May work outdoors in inclement weather. May be required to patrol entire campus on foot, including climbing stairs. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Terms of Employment and Salary:
As outlined by and in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) of the Mead Support and Service Professionals and policies and procedures of Mead School District. A typical school year consists of 180 days plus 10 holidays, September through June of each school year.
The salary range for the position is: Min $19.13 - Max $22.16. Salary placement will be at Step 1 on the scale for the position unless otherwise noted within the contract.

Application:
Members of Mead Support and Service Professionals interested in this position need to apply for this position via the application system, Talent Ed Recruit & Hire at www.mead354.org/employment by accessing the internal postings via the internal link on the upper right-hand corner of the page. You will need to log in using your district email to see internal postings.
Please complete the required information on the internal application, including uploading a letter of interest and current resume to your profile, on or before 11:59 pm, September 11, 2026
All other applicants interested in this position, must apply for this posting through a link to our online applicant system found on the website at www.mead354.org. Upload the required documents to your application.
Below is a list of required materials. If you have questions regarding this process, you may contact Shelli Nemec at the district administration building or email shelli.nemec@mead354.org.
The application, along with all required documents must be completed on or before 11:59 pm, September 11, 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Required Documents for a Complete Application
* Your resume
* Your current letter of interest, which speaks specifically to your abilities in the position for which you are applying
* Three (3) dated and current (within the last 3 years) letters of recommendation, or 3 completed online reference checks (email addresses required for references) or a combination of 3 letters and completed online checks.
Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Mead School District #354 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the district's Title IX/Civil Rights Officer, Josh Westermann, Section 504 Coordinator, Heather Havens and/or Affirmative Action Officer, Keri Hutchins, at (509)465-6000 or via mail to 2323 E. Farwell Rd., Mead, WA, 99021.
Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources office at (509) 465-6010.