Substitute Bus Aide

Young World Physical Education; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Texas is seeking a Substitute Bus Aide to assist school bus drivers in providing safe and efficient transportation for students. Responsibilities include supervising student safety, supporting students with special needs, and adhering to school policies. Ideal candidates should be friendly, flexible, and capable of following instructions closely while maintaining confidentiality. Attending an orientation training session is required along with meeting credentialing requirements. This role demands physical activity and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Candidate must attend orientation/training sessions and complete credentialing requirements.
• Ability to perform physical activities including lifting and moving students.
• Must have good vocal and auditory communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the bus driver with student transportation.
• Supervise student safety on the bus.
• Ensure students wear seat belts and assist with safety measures.
• Support students with special needs during boarding.

Skills

Ability to follow oral and written directions

Establish effective working relationships with staff and students

Work with frequent interruptions

Friendly and good at establishing rapport

Maintain confidentiality

Job description

Job Description

Description: Substitute bus aides assist the school bus driver in providing a safe, orderly, and efficient transportation service for students. They support the needs of students during routine activities and emergency situations. The bus aide effectively supervises and manages the behavior of students and often provide support for an individual student or group of students with special needs and/or disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the bus driver with getting students to and from school safely
• Supervise and monitor student safety while on the bus
• Ensure students wear seat belts and assist driver in assuring harnesses and wheelchair clamps are secured as required
• Assist students with special needs including when entering and exiting the bus
• Provide instruction to students regarding proper safety
• Participate in scheduled emergency bus evacuation drills
• Help bus driver and students in the event of a bus accident
• Assist parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students
• Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned by school administration
• Understand and adhere to all school district policies and procedures

Knowledge & Skills

• Follow oral and written directions
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and students
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Flexible, friendly, and good at establishing quick rapport with students
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information

Special Requirements

• Candidate must attend an orientation/training session and complete required district and state credentialing requirements (Background check, Fingerprinting)

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting, walking, standing, stooping, and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials; other physical activities may be required
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels
• Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities
• Ability to ride a school bus for the entirety of work day
• Daily personal and close contact with children
• Frequent movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required
• Regular contact with other staff members and building administrator(s) is required on assigned days as a substitute
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise and hazards

Contact

Big Spring Independent School District
708 E 11th Place
432-264-3600

Job Details

Job ID: 5098511
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Yesterday

Contact Information

Gina Wells, HR
708 E 11th Place
Big Spring, Texas 79728
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]