Bus Assistant Pool - 2025-26 School Year

Denton Independent School District • Denton, TX

2d • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Assist the bus driver in ensuring the safe and orderly transportation of students with disabilities, promoting student safety and well-being.

Requirements

• Ability to understand and follow written or verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment
• Ability to manage student behavior
• Ability to work well with children with disabilities
• Ability to pass pre-employment alcohol and drug tests and physical exam
• This position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing in compliance with the department's regulations.

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.
• 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 promptly to appropriate administrator.
• Communicate with teachers and parents regarding student behavior while on bus.
• Operate equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Ensure seat belts, harnesses, or car seats are used correctly and help students use safety devices when needed.
• Follow emergency procedures, including evacuation of students as needed, and assist driver in administering first aid, if necessary.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Complete and maintain accurate, updated, and timely records and reports, including route sheets and daily non-notification forms.
• Become familiar with and follow procedures established by transportation and special education offices.
• Assist driver in keeping the bus clean and performing pre-and post-trip inspections.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participate in professional development, faculty/department meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed