Special Education Bus Aide - Student Safety & Support

New Braunfels Chamber; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

New Braunfels Chamber is seeking a bus aide to assist students with disabilities on and off buses, ensuring safe transport and daily routines are followed. You will support the driver with loading/unloading using lifts and adapt to each student's needs.

The role requires following safety procedures, communicating with teachers and parents as needed, and maintaining calm, organized conduct during routes and transitions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively.
• Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment.
• Ability to work well with children with disabilities.
• Ability to work well and cooperatively with the driver of the bus.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with disabilities on and off the bus according to their individual needs.
• Cooperate with the bus driver to load and unload students using the bus lift mechanism when needed.
• Supervise students as they board and leave bus and cross street.
• Learn and adapt to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Manage student behavior and report discipline problems to administration.
• Communicate with teachers and parents regarding student behavior on the bus.
• Become familiar with and follow procedures established by transportation and special education offices.
• Cooperate with the bus driver to keep the bus clean.
• Be available to work irregular hours as needed.

Skills

Verbal instructions

Effective communication

Operate safety equipment

Adaptive equipment handling

Teamwork with driver

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Wheelchair lifts

Ramps

Locks

Adaptive equipment

Job description

New Braunfels Chamber is seeking a bus aide to assist students with disabilities on and off buses, ensuring safe transport and daily routines are followed. You will support the driver with loading/unloading using lifts and adapt to each student's needs.

The role requires following safety procedures, communicating with teachers and parents as needed, and maintaining calm, organized conduct during routes and transitions.