Bus Aide/Monitor - Barbers Hill Independent School

Job Description:

Ride buses and help driver ensure safe and orderly transportation of students.

Duty Days:  177

Start Date:  

August 2024

Salary Range:

Minimum:  16.32/hour (24-25 salary schedule)

Salary commensurate with related experience

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Special Knowledge/ Skills:

Ability to follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively

Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment

Ability to work well with children with disabilities

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Student Management:

1. Assist students with disabilities on and off the bus according to their individual needs.
2. Supervise students as they board and leave bus.
3. Learn and adapt to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
4. Manage student behavior and report student discipline problems to appropriate staff.
5. Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on bus.

Routes and Schedules:

1. Become familiar with all routes to and from school campus to be of assistance to driver.

Safety:

1. Supervise use of seat belts, harnesses, or car seats by students.
2. Follow emergency procedures and help driver administer first aid, if necessary.
3. Operate equipment according to established safety procedures.
4. Follow established procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, assisting students, etc.
5. Must attend any trainings or meetings relating to behavioral management.

Other:

1. Become familiar with and follow procedures established by transportation and special education offices.
2. Help driver keep bus clean.
3. Work irregular hours as needed.

Equipment Used: 

Wheelchair lift, ramp, lock, special needs adaptive equipment, and smart tag tablet.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; moderate lifting and carrying. Work outside and inside; work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts; moderate exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes.