[2025-2026] Bus Attendant/Instructional Aide - Beaumont Campus

Bob Hope School • Beaumonth, TX

112d • $10 - $17

About The Position

The Bus Attendant/Instructional Aide is responsible for the safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned routes. This role involves assisting the driver of a school bus that transports students with or without disabilities and other authorized personnel to and from schools or designated locations. Additionally, the position requires assisting teachers in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements under the supervision of a certified teacher.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to understand and follow written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to operate safety and adaptive equipment.
• Ability to manage student behavior.
• Ability to work well with children with disabilities.
• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Ability to work well with children.
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing demands.

Responsibilities

• Assist students on and off the bus according to their individual needs.
• Learn and adapt to each student's special medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs.
• Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and riding rules and regulations.
• Assist in the management of student behavior and report student discipline problems in a timely manner to appropriate staff.
• Assist in the completion of accurate, updated and timely records including attendance sheets.
• Operate equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Ensure that seat belts, safety vests or car seats are used correctly and help students use safety vests or car seats.
• Follow emergency procedures including evacuation of students as needed and assist driver to administer first aid, if necessary.
• Become familiar with and follow procedures established by the transportation departments.
• Maintain a positive morale and display professionalism in dealing with students, parents, staff and community.
• Assist driver in keeping the bus clean for the safety of the students.
• Promote a positive image that supports the mission of the school district.
• Attend safety meetings and participate in training.
• Operate a bus lift.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding special needs students.
• Provide direct instruction to students under direct supervision of teacher, in Spanish and/or English.
• Conduct instructional exercises and implement specialized interventions and strategies for Newcomers/ELL students assigned by the teacher.
• Assist in classroom management.
• Conduct parent involvement activities.
• Provide translation from English to Spanish, vice versa.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays as needed.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of ELL equipment and instructional resources.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers as needed.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in departmental meetings and special events as assigned.
• Adapt to changing demands when assisting teachers who provide instruction for distance learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED