Bus Aide Position
Position: Bus Aide
Description: To assist and oversee special needs students while being transported.
Salary: Based on Experience
Length of Assignment: 179 Days
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum Education/CertificationCPR/First Aid CertifiedSpecial Knowledge/SkillsDepartment training in working with special needs students Department Training in securing wheelchairs (tie downs) Working with children with all types of disabilities helpful Department Van Driving training
Minimum Experience: None
Deadline:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED Contact Kenneth Bush, Director of Transportation Galena Park Independent School District 812 Normandy, Houston, TX 77015 kbush@galenaparkisd.comApplication: Internal (In District) Applicants Please click on the link below to create an account and upload your current Letter of Interest and ResumeOut of District Please click the link below to submit an applicationJOB TITLE: Bus Aide PAY GRADE: 401REPORTS TO: Special Education Field Coordinator WORK DAYS: 179DEPT/SCHOOL: Transportation Dept DATE REVISED: 10/18WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non-ExemptPRIMARY PURPOSETo assist and oversee special needs students while being transported.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education/CertificationCPR/First Aid CertifiedSpecial Knowledge/SkillsDepartment training in working with special needs students Department Training in securing wheelchairs (tie downs) Working with children with all types of disabilities helpful Department Van Driving training
Minimum Experience:
NoneMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES1) Assist special needs students while loading, riding, and unloading the school bus.2) Assist the driver in securing wheelchair tie-downs after loading.3) Oversee the safety and discipline management of the students while loading, riding, and unloading the school bus.4) Verify adult supervision at point of drop off.5) Assist bus driver in maintaining discipline on the school bus. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES CONTINUED6) Delivers messages to and from parents and teachers.7) Must know the route to assist substitute driver when necessary.8) All other duties as assigned. EQUIPMENT USEDWheelchair Lift Harnesses Wheelchair tie-down strapsWORKING CONDITIONSMental Demands Reading, ability to communicate effectively (verbal & written).Physical Demands / Environmental Factors Occasional heavy lifting, stooping, bending or kneeling and constant sitting. Exposure to seasonal weather changes. Regular attendance. The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Approved by Date Reviewed by Date
