Transportation | Bus Assistant

Student Transportation Assistant

Assist with student management and providing safe transportation for students on assigned buses as directed by the Transportation Supervisor and the bus driver.

• High School Diploma
• Experience to perform assigned duties.

• Assist in loading/unloading students and securing seatbelts, wheelchairs, and devices. Use wheelchair lifts as needed.
• Monitor and maintain student behavior and discipline; explain and reinforce bus rules; report issues.
• Support students by answering questions and offering guidance, emotional support, and a friendly attitude.
• Maintain accurate records for students requiring additional attention during transport.
• Address special needs per each student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP) and Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP).
• Perform additional duties as assigned to meet specific needs of the school or unit.

To perform the essential functions of this job effectively and safely, employees must meet the following physical qualifications:

• Communication Skills: Ability to speak clearly and hear effectively in various environments.
• Manual Dexterity: Adeptness in the use of hands and fingers.
• Postural Endurance: Sit or stand for prolonged periods, as the job requires.
• Flexibility: Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, or crouch to perform specific duties.
• Visual Acuity: Close vision ability with the capacity to adjust focus.
• Mobility: Freedom to sit or walk at will throughout the work environment.
• Strength and Stamina: Capability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to twenty-five (25) pounds or more.
• Outdoor Work: Tolerance of work outside in various weather conditions.

FWCS will reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.