Bus Attendant; Pool

Bus Attendant (Pool)

Location: Transportation Central

Reports to: Bus Lot Supervisor

Duty Days: 183

Pay Grade: BA

Hourly Range: $15.25 - $18.37

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Rides buses and helps driver ensure safe and orderly transportation of students with disabilities.

• Assists students on and off the bus according to their individual needs, including lifting and carrying students with disabilities.
• Supervises students as they board and exit the bus, and cross the street following established safety procedures.
• Escorts students into the building and delivers to their assigned destination.
• Instructs students on safe entering, exiting, and riding rules and regulations.
• Learns and adapts to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Manages student behavior and reports student discipline problems in a timely manner to appropriate administrator.
• Communicates with teachers and parents regarding student behavior while on bus.

• Completes and maintains accurate, updated, and timely records and reports, including route sheet and daily non-notification forms.

• Operates equipment according to established safety procedures. Makes sure that seat belts, harnesses, or car seats are used correctly and helps students use safety devices when needed.
• Follows emergency procedures including evacuation of students as needed and assists driver to administer first aid, if necessary.
• Follows established procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and assisting students.

• Becomes familiar with and follows procedures established by Transportation and Special Education departments.
• Assists driver with keeping bus clean, and assists with routine pre- and post-trip inspections.

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

• Knowledge of safety protocols, including District rules and regulations, and Texas rules of the road.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws special education and individuals with disabilities.
• Knowledge of District policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Skill working with a diverse, urban population.
• Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment.
• Ability to manage student behavior.
• Ability to work well with children with disabilities.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

• Tools/Equipment Used: Specialized and adaptive equipment used by students.
• Posture: Frequent standing and sitting; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent walking and reaching.
• Lifting: Frequent heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non‑ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive equipment.
• Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise and vehicle fumes; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases); works around vehicles and machinery with moving parts; may work irregular or prolonged hours.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

• Education: Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency preferred.
• Certification/License: None.
• Experience: None.