Bus Assistant

Everman ISD; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Everman ISD is seeking a School Bus Assistant to support the driver in safely transporting students, including those with disabilities, to and from schools and designated locations.

The role requires following written and verbal instructions, effective communication, and adherence to safety procedures. A high school diploma or GED is required, with two years' experience with students preferred and a probationary period of two months at the start of the school year.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience working with students (preferred).
• Ability to read a map preferred.
• Training on emergency evacuation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate school bus equipment and assist driver with route adherence.
• Supervise and manage student behavior during boarding, riding, and alighting.
• Assist in safety checks and reporting incidents or hazards.
• Attend required training for special needs students and maintain binder with student and bus information.

Skills

Follow instructions

Effective communication

Behavior management

Operate equipment on bus

Map reading

Emergency evacuation training

Discipline procedures

Special needs training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

• 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)
• fire extinguisher