Bus Assistant

Victoria Independent School District • Victoria, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED