Bus Assistant

Everman ISD; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Everman ISD is seeking a Bus Assistant to support the driver in safely transporting students on assigned routes. The role includes assisting students with disabilities, supervising boarding and alighting, and ensuring vehicle safety before and after trips.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and being at least 21 years old, with two years of experience with students preferred. Training on special needs transportation is provided.

Qualifications

• Educational requirement: High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Two years' experience working with students preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the driver to follow route and schedules and operate special needs equipment.
• Help students board and alight safely, supervise behavior, and enforce rules.
• Inspect the bus for safety before and after operation and report issues.
• Report accidents, vehicle damage, injuries, and complete required reports.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bus and required equipment.
• Communicate with transportation office using two-way radio and attend training.

Skills

Follow written and verbal instructions

Communicate effectively

Manage student behavior

Operate bus equipment

Read map (preferred)

Emergency evacuation training

Knowledge of student discipline

Special needs training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Age 21 or older

Job description

Primary Purpose

Responsible for the safe and orderly transportation of students on assigned route. Assist the driver of a school bus that transports students with disabilities and other authorized personnel to and from schools or designated locations.

Probationary Period

First two months of each current school year will serve as a probationary period for all bus assistants.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 21 years old

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to manage student behavior
• Ability to operate equipment on the bus
• Ability to read a map preferred
• Training on emergency evacuation procedures
• Knowledge of student discipline procedures
• Complete Special needs in-service training

Experience

Two years' experience working with students, preferred.

Major Responsibilities And Duties

Vehicle Operation

• Attendant must help driver to follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
• Operate all special needs equipment i.e. (wheel chair straps, vest, wheel chair lift).
• Help driver check bus for mechanical defects before and after each operation. Complete district forms.
• Assist Driver in reporting all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, mechanical failure, and complete required reports.
• Help keep assigned bus and equipment clean.
• Complete all forms and reports. Assist the driver in maintaining the Special Needs bus binder of student and bus information.

Student Management

• Help students get on and off bus according to their individual needs.
• Supervise students as they board and leave bus.
• Learn and adapt to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Maintain appropriate discipline for students and report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
• Instruct students and enforce safe riding rules and regulations.
• Provide direct supervision of students while bus is in motion.

Safety

• Help Driver to inspect bus to ensure bus can be operated safely before driving.
• Help Driver to ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and reflectors.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area that could cause an accident and inform supervisor of any conditions that are not immediately correctable
• Assist Driver in reporting any hazardous conditions along scheduled routes.
• Adhere to all procedures regarding wheelchair loading and unloading or tie down.

Other

• Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office. (When Driver is off the bus.)
• Work irregular hours as needed.
• Attend and complete required training program specific to special needs children. Physically guide the bus driver's actions whenever the bus is being backed or when required when bus is close to obstacles.
• All other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Equipment Used

School bus, wheelchair lifts ramp, 6 point wheel chair straps, locks, seatbelts, vest, car seats, special adaptive equipment, safety equipment (reflective signs), and fire extinguisher.