School Bus Safety & Student Support Monitor

Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Del Valle Independent School District Department of Transportation in Austin, Texas is seeking a Transportation Paraprofessional to support bus operations and student safety.

The role involves riding buses, assisting the driver, supervising students boarding and alighting, and enforcing safety rules on routes, with a focus on caring for children and maintaining a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Shall be subject to testing for alcohol or controlled substances and pass the test.
• Safe driving record verified by Texas DPS and liability coverage eligibility.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and fingerprinting background check required.

Responsibilities

• Rides buses and helps driver ensure safe and orderly transportation of students.
• Assist students on and off the bus, supervise boarding and crossing streets.
• Maintain a route schedule and enforce safety rules for student behavior.

Skills

Verbal communication

DOT alcohol/drug testing

Safety equipment operation

Work with children

Discipline procedures

Behavior management

Education

Texas driver’s license

Fingerprinting background check

Liability coverage eligibility

Job description

Del Valle Independent School District Department of Transportation in Austin, Texas is seeking a Transportation Paraprofessional to support bus operations and student safety.

The role involves riding buses, assisting the driver, supervising students boarding and alighting, and enforcing safety rules on routes, with a focus on caring for children and maintaining a positive learning environment.