On-Call Bus Attendant (Special Education)

Transportation Department

Granbury (TX)

On-site

USD 17,047 - 24,280

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance: TRS ActiveCare/BCBS

Supplemental Voluntary Health & Life Insurance

District Paid Life Insurance

State Personal Leave Days

Texas Teachers Retirement System

Job summary

A local educational institution in Granbury, Texas, is seeking an On-Call Bus Attendant for special education. The role involves assisting disabled students during transportation, maintaining safety standards, and collaborating with the bus driver. Applicants should possess a High School Diploma or GED, along with a CPR certification. Ideal candidates are patient and able to work with children with disabilities. This position offers a pay rate of $15 per hour with opportunities for full-time employment.

Qualifications

Must have a High School Diploma or GED as a minimum qualification.
Certification in CPR is required.
No prior experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

Assist in the safe and orderly transportation of students with disabilities.
Lift and carry students as needed before and after bus trips.
Maintain communication with teachers and parents about student behavior.
Follow safety procedures and emergency protocols.

Skills

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to operate safety and adaptive equipment

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification in CPR

Tools

Wheelchair lifts

Adaptive equipment

Job description

On-Call Bus Attendant (Special Education)

Granbury Transportation Department - Granbury, Texas

Granbury ISD will not accept references from friends or family members. 3 references are required from former employers, college professors, or supervisors, with at least two references from previous supervisors.

Job Details

Job ID: 4854999

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jan 13, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Ride buses and help driver ensure safe and orderly transportation of students with disabilities.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED
Certification in CPR (Beginning School Year 2011-2012)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment
Ability to work well with children with disabilities

Experience: None

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Student Management

Lift and carry students with disabilities on and off the bus according to their individual needs.
Supervise students as they board bus, leave bus and cross street.
Learn and adapt to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs.
Manage student behavior and report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on the bus.
Become familiar with all routes to and from school campus to be of assistance to driver.
Maintain and update route schedule.

Safety

Supervise use of seat belts, harness 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.
Work irregular hours as needed.
Work as a team with the driver to safely and effectively transport special education students.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Equipment Used

Wheelchair lifts, ramps, locks and special needs adaptive equipment

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; moderate lifting and carrying. Work outside and inside; work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts; moderate exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes.

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The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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