Bus Aide

Southwest ISD; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in the United States is seeking a Bus Aide to ensure the safe transportation of students with disabilities. The role involves assisting students with boarding and exiting the bus, supervising their behavior, and following safety procedures. Candidates must have a minimum of a high school diploma and be at least 18 years old. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle heavy lifting are essential. This position is crucial for providing supportive services to students with special needs.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Prior experience with special education students is preferred.
• Ability to manage student behavior and report issues.

Responsibilities

• Ride buses and assist in ensuring safe transportation of students with disabilities.
• Lift and carry students according to their individual needs.
• Supervise students as they board and leave the bus.

Skills

Ability to work well with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal instructions

Ability to operate safety equipment

Ability to do heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Wheelchair lift

Special needs adaptive equipment

Job description

Location

Transportation Dept

Position

Bus Aide

Job Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older

Education/Training:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

Special Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to work well with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively
• Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment
• Ability to do heavy lifting

Required Experience:

• Working successfully with children and adults
• Prior experience with special education students

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ride buses and help driver ensure safe and orderly transportation of students with disabilities.
• Lift and carry students with disabilities on and off the bus according to their individual needs.
• Supervise students as they board and leave bus and cross street.
• Lean and adapt to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Manage student behavior and report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of assigned students.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations and state and local board policies.
• Communicate and work with students, parents, support staff, co-workers, administrators and community.
• Supervise use of seat belts, harnesses, or car seats by students.
• Follow emergency procedures and help driver administer first aid, if necessary.
• Operate equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Follow established procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, assisting students, etc.
• Become familiar with and follow procedures established by transportation and special education offices.
• Help driver keep bus clean.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Daily attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Other Information

Equipment Used:

• Wheelchair lift, ramp, lock, and special needs adaptive equipment

Mental & Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; heavy lifting and carrying of students. Exposure to bacteria and communicable disease is possible.