Bus Assistant

Bus Assistant

Victoria Independent School District

Assist the school bus drivers by ensuring the safety and well‑being of students on trips to and from school and extracurricular activities.

• Supervise students as they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
• Assist the bus driver in watching the students as they get inside campus or residence.
• Assist driver in inspecting and maintaining the school bus.
• Keep students safe and orderly while on the school bus and monitor student behavior.
• Report student discipline/behavior issues to campus administration and transportation.
• Learn and adapt to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Communicate with office staff and/or parents on issues which, for the student's benefit, require immediate attention.
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information.
• Attend district training as scheduled and required.
• Document all student injuries and complete all required reports.
• Keep assigned bus clean and check for wheelchair lift mechanical defects before/after each operation, and report needed repairs to shop.
• Lift and carry students with disabilities on and off the bus according to their individual needs.
• Supervise use of seat belts, vests, or car seats by students in buses equipped with such devices.
• Follow emergency procedures and administer first aid/CPR if necessary.
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment such as first aid and body fluid kits, fire extinguisher, reflectors, seatbelts, car seats, etc.
• Operate communication equipment to communicate with transportation office.
• Demonstrate good attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisory or administrative staff.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting check prior to starting employment.
• Official citizenship documentation.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Not required; will be trained by school district personnel.

• Ability to follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively.
• Ability to read, understand and communicate in English.
• Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment.
• Ability to work well with students and those with disabilities.
• Ability to become familiar with all routes to and from school to help the bus driver.
• Ability to complete required bus driver safety training.
• Ability to manage student behavior.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals.
• Proper and acceptable legal techniques of passenger restraint, when necessary, as a final resort.

• School bus wheelchair lift
• Two‑way radio for communication with dispatchers and other buses
• Various emergency equipment included in each school bus
• Electronic time clock

• Safely operate bus, including steering, operating pedals, opening/closing doors, within confined space of driver's seat.
• Evacuate bus through confined space of emergency exits.
• Occasional bending, stooping, or kneeling; continual sitting, walking, climbing, or reaching and repetitive hand and arm motions.
• Lifting/carrying 10–50 pounds frequently, 50–60 pounds occasionally, more than 60 pounds infrequently with assistance.
• Pushing/pulling 10–70 pounds sporadically.
• Environment:
  Work outside and inside, around vehicles and exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Maintain emotional control under stress; daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential.