Special Needs School Bus Attendant

Corpus Christi Independent School District; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Corpus Christi Independent School District is seeking a Student Attendant to assist in providing safe transportation for special needs students. You will work under the supervision of the Supervisor for Special Needs Operations and help ensure secure seating and proper handling of assistive devices.

Role requires strong communication, behavior management, and emergency readiness, with emphasis on safety, punctuality, and teamwork across school staff and families.

Qualifications

• Pass required annual physical, criminal record check and a drug screen.
• Able to operate special needs equipment.
• Ability to manage student behavior.
• Ability to administer basic first aid, per qualifications.
• Friendly but firm with students, parents, staff and the public.
• Emotionally stable.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Good reading/writing English.
• Ability to deal with emergencies.
• Ability to evacuate a bus via rear emergency door.

Responsibilities

• Reach confined areas when securing wheel chairs and equipment.
• Position and secure adaptive devices and occupants as seating specialist.
• Work cooperatively with staff, principals, teachers, students, parents and the community.
• Follow the operational rules of the Office of Transportation.
• Follow district policies.
• Safely transport students on bus routes, field trips and late runs.
• Obey all bus operation rules.
• Perform safety checks and bus cleaning duties.
• Complete and submit required reports.
• Complete required training courses.
• Attend required meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Skills

Special needs support

Behavior management

Emergency response

Communication skills

English reading/writing

Background check ready

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

Corpus Christi Independent School District is seeking a Student Attendant to assist in providing safe transportation for special needs students. You will work under the supervision of the Supervisor for Special Needs Operations and help ensure secure seating and proper handling of assistive devices.

Role requires strong communication, behavior management, and emergency readiness, with emphasis on safety, punctuality, and teamwork across school staff and families.