Bus Aide

Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Aide

Date Posted:
7/16/2026

Location:
Transportation Dept
TITLE: Bus Aide

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Be able-bodied, have sound health and possess an understanding of handicapped children and their limitations.
• Additional criteria as the Board may establish

REPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor

SUPERVISES: None

JOB GOAL: To assure the safety in transporting students to and from school, and school related activities.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the bus operator in getting children on and off the bus.
• Takes care of children while the bus is underway.
• Participates in in-service training for Special Education bus operators and aides.
• Notifies the principal and bus operator when he/she is unable to ride the bus.
• Provides for the needs of individual students.
• Reports job-related injuries within 48 hours of work accident to the immediate supervisor. "Job-related injuries" include, but are not limited to, any accident or illness which involves loss of consciousness, restriction of work or motion, or medical treatment.
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the proper authority.

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS:

• Collaborates and communicates effectively and respectfully with colleagues and the community to promote growth and to accomplish the district's mission.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality and notifies appropriate personnel of absences and late arrivals in a prompt manner, as per district procedures.
• Complies with all district rules and policies.
• Ensures proper care of supplies, electronics/computers and other equipment.
• Maintains his/her assigned area and its environment in a manner conducive to a professional working environment.
• Participates in activities to improve professional competence, including those activities required by the board.
• Oversees the maintenance of current records and reports as assigned.
• Projects a well-groomed, professional appearance.
• Accepts and implements assistance and resources designed to improve or enhance performance.
• Contributes to achieving the district's mission.
• Is courteous to faculty, staff and the public.
• Recognizes and respects the rights and property of other employees and the public.
• Exhibits professional and ethical conduct.
• Exercises proper judgment and refrains from conduct which reduces or causes a loss of his/her effectiveness in the profession.
• Adheres to all deadlines set by board policy.
• Exhibits positive personal behavior and avoids improprieties or the appearance of improprieties.
• Maintains confidentiality of all matters related to student and employee matters.
• Reports job-related injuries within 48 hours of a work accident to the immediate supervisor.
• Adheres to the DeSoto Parish School Board's Sexual Harassment Policy to be found at File: GAEAA.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine Months

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated at least once annually in accordance with Board policy.

FLSA: NonExempt