2026-2027 Bus Aide/Non CDL Certified Pool
About The Position
Ride buses and help driver ensure safe and orderly transportation of students with disabilities. This role involves assisting students with their individual needs, including lifting and carrying, supervising their boarding and exiting, and escorting them to their destinations. The Bus Aide is responsible for instructing students on safety rules, adapting to their special needs, managing behavior, and communicating with parents and teachers. Additionally, the role requires maintaining accurate records, operating equipment safely, ensuring the correct use of safety devices, and following emergency procedures. The Bus Aide also assists with keeping the bus clean and performing inspections.
Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license (Class C)
- Ability to complete a 20-hour driver certification program
- Ability to pass a required physical examination
- None
Responsibilities
- Assist students on and off the bus according to their individual needs including lifting and carrying students with disabilities.
- Supervise students as they board and exit the bus and cross the street following established safety procedures.
- Escort students into the building and deliver to their assigned destination.
- Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and riding rules and regulations.
- Learn and adapt to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
- Manage student behavior and report student discipline problems in a timely manner to appropriate administrator.
- Communicate with teachers and parents regarding student behavior while on bus.
- Complete and maintain accurate, updated, and timely records and reports including route sheet and daily non-notification forms.
- Operate equipment according to established safety procedures.
- Make sure seat belts, harnesses, or car seats are used correctly and help students use safety devises when needed.
- Follow emergency procedures including evacuation of students as needed and assist driver to administer first aid, if necessary.
- Follow established procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and assisting students.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Become familiar with and follow procedures established by transportation and special education offices.
- Assist driver keeping bus clean and performance of pre- and post-trip inspections.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
