General - Bus Aide

Midway Independent School District; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Midway Independent School District in Waco, Texas is seeking a Bus Aide to assist the driver in providing safe transportation for students with disabilities. You will help with boarding, seating, and monitoring behavior while following district procedures.

The role requires abilities to follow instructions, communicate clearly, and handle safety equipment. Hours may vary, with emphasis on irregular hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively.
• Operate safety and adaptive equipment as needed.
• Work well with children with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lift and carry students with disabilities on and off the bus according to individual needs.
• Supervise students as they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
• Assist students to enter buildings and locate their classes.
• Learn and adapt to each student’s medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Manage student behavior and report discipline problems to the administrator.
• Coordinate with the driver and teachers about student behavior on the bus.

Skills

Follow instructions

Communication

Disability awareness

Tools

Wheelchair lifts

Ramps

Adaptive equipment

Job description

General - Bus Aide

Midway ISD Region 12 Midway ISD: Transportation - Waco, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in ESC Region 12 , and Midway Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5904336

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Bus Aide

Reports to: Supervisor of Transportation

Dept./School: Transportation

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt / 176 Days

Salary calculations will be commensurate with job experience.

Primary Purpose: Ride buses and help driver ensure and orderly transportation of students with disabilities.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: Not specified

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively; Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment; Ability to work well with children with disabilities

Experience: None

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Student Management: 1. Lift and carry students with disabilities on and off the bus according to their individual needs.
• 2. Supervise students as they board and leave bus and cross street.
• 3. Take children into building and help them find their way.
• 4. Learn and adapt to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotionalneeds.
• 5. Manage student behavior and report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
• 6. Communicate with the bus driver and/or teachers as necessary regarding student behavior while on bus.
• Routes and Schedules: 7. Become familiar with all routes to and from school campus to be of assistance to driver.
• 8. Maintain an updated route schedule.
• Safety: 9. Supervise use of seat belts, harnesses, or car seats by students.
• 10. Follow emergency procedures and help driver administer first aid, if necessary.
• 11. Operate equipment according to established safety procedures.
• 12. Follow established procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, assisting students, etc.
• Other: 13. Become familiar with and follow procedures established by transportation and specialeducation offices.
• 14. Help driver keep bus clean.
• 15. Work irregular hours as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Tools/Equipment Used: Wheelchair lifts, ramps, locks, and special needs adaptive equipment
• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking
• Lifting: Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds
• Environment: Work outside and inside; work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts; moderate exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes.
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work irregular hours

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.

Midway Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status or on any other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities. The Title IX Coordinator for Midway ISD is the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, 13885 Woodway Drive, Woodway, Texas 76712. Contact phone number is 254-761-5610.

Position Type: Either

Salary: $12.50 to $15.06 Hourly

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kenneth Wolf , Director of Operations
• Midway ISD: Transportation
• Email: [e-mail]