Special Needs Bus Aide - Transportation Support Training

Pasadena Independent School District; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasadena Independent School District is seeking a Personal Care Service Bus Aide to assist the driver and support students with disabilities on assigned routes. This role involves safe transportation, helping with activities of daily living as needed per the student\'s IEP, and maintaining order on the bus.

Responsibilities include operating special needs equipment, reporting incidents, keeping the bus clean, and assisting in forms and binder maintenance.

Qualifications

• Certification in non-violent crisis Intervention procedures.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to read a map preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor must help to follow assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
• Operates all special needs equipment i.e. (wheelchair straps, vest, wheelchair lift).
• Assist driver in reporting all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, mechanical failure, and complete required reports.
• Help keep assigned bus clean.
• Help with forms and reports. Assist the driver in maintaining the Special Needs bus binder of student and bus information.
• Help students with disabilities get on and off bus according to their individual needs.
• Supervise students as they board and leave bus.
• Learn and adapt to each students' special medical physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Maintain appropriate discipline for students with disabilities and report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator.
• Instruct students and enforce safe riding rules and regulations.
• Provide direct supervision of students while bus in motion safety.
• Know where to locate emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, for extinguisher, and reflectors.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work are that could cause an accident and inform supervisor of any conditions that are not immediately correctable.
• Assist driver in reporting any hazardous conditions along scheduled routes.
• Adhere to all procedures regarding wheelchair loading and unloading or tie down other.
• Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office. (when driver in off the bus).
• Work irregular hours as needed.
• Attend and complete required program specific to special needs children. Physically guide the bus driver's actions whenever the bus is being backed or when required when bus is close to obstacles.

Skills

Communication

Follow instructions

Student supervision

Disability awareness

Education

Diploma or GED

Job description

Pasadena Independent School District is seeking a Personal Care Service Bus Aide to assist the driver and support students with disabilities on assigned routes. This role involves safe transportation, helping with activities of daily living as needed per the student\'s IEP, and maintaining order on the bus.

Responsibilities include operating special needs equipment, reporting incidents, keeping the bus clean, and assisting in forms and binder maintenance.