Special Needs Bus Aide — Safe, Supportive Transit

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

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.