Bus Aide

Texas City Independent School District

  • Texas City, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
Job Description:This position will assist with student needs and behavioral management as they arise, allowing the bus driver to remain focused on operating the school bus.Work with the bus driver as a team to transport students to and from school safely.
  • Assist the bus driver and parents with loading/unloading the students at the bus stop.
  • Assist the bus driver and school personnel with loading/unloading the student on the school grounds.
  • Enforce safety rules
  • Report misconduct of students on the appropriate form and turn in report of student misconduct to the designated administrator.
  • Maintain discipline on the bus in accordance with recommendations of the administration.
  • When transporting wheelchairs, work with the bus driver as a team to properly fasten all wheelchair hookups.
  • Position self on the bus in a location, which allows observation and assistance to all students at all times.
  • Be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of assigned bus route.
  • Be willing to work with all bus drivers and all students. Although assigned to one route, bus monitors may be expected to help elsewhere.
  • Perform other job related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
  • Experience working with children.
Knowledge of:
  • equipment and technology as related to bus attendant
  • oral, and written communication skills
  • interpersonal skills use of tact, patience, and courtesy
Ability to:
  • recognize individual student capabilities and exceptionalities while maintaining order on the bus
  • administer to students' individual needs, as required
  • secure wheelchair, use a wheelchair lift, and/or secure a harness on a student, if required.
Salary: Commensurate with TCISD hiring salary guideWorking Conditions:Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
  • Moderate walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, reaching
  • Heavy lifting and carrying
  • Work outside and inside
  • Exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes
  • Assist driver in evacuating students in the event of an accident/emergency
  • A lifting amount of 20 to 50 lbs is required

Texas City Independent School District