Bus Assistant

Victoria Independent School DistrictVictoria, TX
121d$11 - $16

About The Position

The position involves assisting school bus drivers in ensuring the safety and well-being of students during their transportation to and from school and extracurricular activities. The role requires monitoring students, assisting with bus operations, and maintaining a safe environment on the bus.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • Must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting check prior to starting employment.
  • Official citizenship documentation.
  • Must be 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

  • Ability to follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively.
  • Ability to read, understand and communicate in English.
  • Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment.
  • Ability to work well with students and those with disabilities.
  • Ability to become familiar with all routes to and from school to help the bus driver.
  • Ability to complete required bus driver safety training.
  • Ability to manage student behavior.
  • Proper and acceptable legal techniques of passenger physical restraint, when necessary, as a final resort.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise students as they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
  • Assist the bus driver in watching the students as they get inside campus or residence.
  • Assist driver in inspecting and maintaining the school bus.
  • Keep students safe and orderly while on the school bus and monitor student behavior.
  • Report student discipline/behavior issues to campus administration and transportation.
  • Learn and adapt to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
  • Communicate with office staff and/or parents on issues which require immediate attention for the student's benefit.
  • Maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information.
  • Attend district training as scheduled and required.
  • Document all student injuries and complete all required reports.
  • Keep assigned bus clean and check for wheelchair lift mechanical defects before/after each operation, and report needed repairs to shop.
  • Lift and carry students with disabilities on and off the bus according to their individual needs.
  • Supervise use of seat belts, vests, or car seats by students in buses equipped with such devices.
  • Follow emergency procedures and administer first aid/CPR if necessary.
  • Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment such as first aid and body fluid kits, fire extinguisher, reflectors, seatbelts, car seats, etc.
  • Operate communication equipment to communicate with transportation office.
  • Demonstrate good attendance and punctuality.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by Supervisory or Administrative Staff.

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What This Job Offers

Industry

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

Education Level

High school or GED

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