Student Transportation Aide — Part-Time

DISD Transportation; Dulce (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Dulce Independent School District is seeking a part-time Bus Assistant to support safe student transportation. You will assist the Bus Driver, help students on and off, and ensure a secure bus environment.

duties include operating a hydraulic lift for wheelchairs, maintaining discipline, sanitizing the bus, reporting incidents, and participating in required trainings. Reports to Principal and Transportation Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Safety Restraint Equipment and Techniques for transporting children.
• Practice and techniques in handling behavioral problems of students.
• Safe Work Practices.
• Ability to communicate with children of all age groups; Lift moderate amounts (40-60 pounds).

Responsibilities

• Assist disabled students in getting On and Off the bus.
• Operate a hydraulic lift for wheel chairs, fasten securely in place.
• Maintain discipline and report to school authorities and unusual episodes.
• Maintain safe environment on the bus by keeping aisles clear and monitoring student behavior.
• Attend to emergency situations in accordance with procedures, administer medication and first aid, as necessary.
• Assist the bus driver in conducting evacuation drills.
• Clean and sanitize the bus following illnesses, handle bodily fluids according to established health precautions.
• Attend the Transportation Pupil Bus Driver Institute as required by State Statute.
• Meet, instruct and sponsor co-curricular activities as assigned by the unit supervisor.

Skills

Safety restraints

Behavior management

Safe work practices

Child communication

Lifting 40-60 lbs

Job description

Dulce Independent School District is seeking a part-time Bus Assistant to support safe student transportation. You will assist the Bus Driver, help students on and off, and ensure a secure bus environment.

duties include operating a hydraulic lift for wheelchairs, maintaining discipline, sanitizing the bus, reporting incidents, and participating in required trainings. Reports to Principal and Transportation Coordinator.