2026-2027 Bus Attendant @ Transportation Department

Young World Physical Education; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,812 - 24,218; Full time

Job summary

Alief Independent School District Transportation Department in Houston offers a 2026-2027 Bus Attendant position to support safe student transportation and daily operations.

You will supervise students boarding/exiting buses, assist with safety equipment, and follow district procedures while adapting to individual student needs.

This role requires physical readiness, ability to lift, and willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions. Training provided.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, drivers, parents, and teachers.
• Willing to work with differently-abled students and understand their needs.
• Ability to perform physical labor or operate equipment.
• Must pass a Physical Performance Evaluation.
• Ability to understand and follow written and/or verbal instructions.
• Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment.
• Ability to manage student behavior.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students as they board and exit the bus.
• Learn and adapt to each student’s individual medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Know special equipment available and ensure on-board equipment is secured.
• Manage student behavior and report discipline problems to the administrator.
• Maintain civil relations with parents, guardians, patrons and district personnel.
• Escort students into the building and deliver them to their destination.
• Assist in loading and unloading students and securing them as needed to maximize safety.
• Follow emergency procedures including evacuation and assist the driver as necessary.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and follow district procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Effective communication

Work with special needs

Follow safety procedures

Physical labor readiness

Instruction following

Adaptive equipment operation

Behavior management

Education

Must be 18 years of age

Job description

2026-2027 Bus Attendant @ Transportation Department

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5847291
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

2026-2027 Bus Attendant @ Transportation Department

Primary Purpose:

Assist in providing safe, efficient transportation for students to and from their respective schools.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Must be 18 years of age

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, drivers, parents, and teachers
• Willing to work with differently-abled students and understand their specific challenges and solutions required
• Ability to perform physical labor or operate equipment
• Must pass a Physical Performance Evaluation
• Ability to understand and follow written and/or verbal instructions
• Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment
• Ability to manage student behavior

Experience:

• None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Student Management

• Supervise students as they board and exit the bus and cross the street following established safety procedures.
• Learn and adapt to each student’s individual medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Know special equipment available assuring that on board equipment and supplies are properly secured.
• Manage student behavior and report student discipline problems in a timely manner to appropriate administrator.
• Maintain a civil relationship with parents, guardians, patrons and all district personnel during the course of the workday.
• Escort students into the building and deliver to their assigned destination.

Safety

• Assist in loading and unloading students and securing them in the bus according to their individual needs to maximize safety and comfort. This may include lifting and carrying students with special needs.
• Maintain readiness to perform emergency procedures and alternatives for each special need that arises.
• 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.

Other

• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Become familiar with and follow procedures established by transportation and special education offices.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Manual Trades - Transportation Personnel.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Specialized and adaptive equipment used by students

Posture: Prolonged sitting, standing, kneeling/squatting bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; must tolerate confined spaces

Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding; regular grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent quick movements in small areas

Lifting: Frequent heavy lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds on a daily basis

Environment: Work 90% outside and 10% inside, on slippery, hard or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures (70 o – 110 0 F), dust, noise, vibration; work around machinery with moving parts; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The full job description for this position is included within this job posting.By applying for this position, you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the job description.

Hiring administrators review applications,interview, andrecommendfor hire.

Calendar Days: 177

Pay Grade: MS01

2025-2026 Salary Range Min. $12.93 Mid. $15.25 Max.$17.58 (Based onpreviousexperience)

Salaries aredeterminedby the number of completed and eligible years of service at an accredited school.

Salary is based on 177 days. If working less than177 days, the salary will be less.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $12.93 to $17.58 Per Hour

Job Categories

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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