Transportation: Bus Aides

Bus AideReports to: Transportation DirectorDays to Work: 171/10 MonthsPay Grade: Aux BA ($14.00 - $19.58) (Depends on Years of Experience)Wage/Hour Status: Non-exemptDept./School: TransportationDate Revised: 4/18/97: 11/1/11: 05/2020; 06/2023Date to Report: OpenIn-House applicants must complete the online internal application processAll substitutes for Crosby ISD, if applying for a full time job, MUST complete an External ApplicationPrimary Purpose: Assist bus drivers in providing safe, secure and efficient transportation services for all students and staff of the district enhancing the districts mission statement to produce literate, responsible citizens capable of learning and applying academic and social skills successfully in any life.Qualifications:Education/Certification:High School Diploma or GEDMinimum of 21 years of ageSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructionsAbility to communicate verballyMust have writing and arithmetic skills to complete forms and reportsMust have empathy for challenged childrenAble to read and interpret schedules and formsAbility to read and use a mapMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Assist in transporting children to and from school, as well as related activities, in a safe, timely manner.Assist in maintaining, reading and understanding route sheets including time changes.Maintain good work habits through timeliness and low absenteeism for daily assignment.Be prepared to operate the bus two-way radio correctly and according to district policy.Assist bus driver in inspecting each vehicle before and after each trip using the correct procedure.Operate adaptive transportation lift to board and discharge challenged passengers using safe and responsible procedures.Maintain a presentable appearance, which includes being properly dressed, neat grooming and good hygiene.Maintain a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, parents, and school personnel, and always promoting company goodwill.Must be able to control emergency situations in a proper manner.Must assist in completing bus evacuation drills to local school district and state government standards.Must be able and willing to complete and turn in all required documentation to the transportation office in a timely accurate manner.Attend all required in-service training; district required meetings and training as well as any other required meetings.Responsible for maintaining control of the students while on the bus to ensure a minimum amount of distraction for the driver.Exercise student management through correct use of communication and discipline and report discipline problems through proper school district procedures.Must walk to the rear of the bus to provide the driver assistance any time backing up necessary.Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.Perform other duties as assigned.Equipment Used: School bus broom, fuel pump, wheelchair lift, two-way radioWorking Conditions:Mental Demands:Ability to maintain emotional control under stressAbility to maintain effective control over challenged studentsDealing with life threatening emergencies as well as coping with screaming childrenAbility to communicate effectively (verbal)Complying with all Crosby ISD policies and proceduresPhysical Demands/Environmental Factors:Lifting and pulling up to 50 lbs., including pushing wheelchairsAbility to operate wheelchair lift and various school bus equipmentClimbing on and off bus to assist challenged ridersWalking to and from parking lots, in aisles on board bus, around bus for inspectionsLong periods of sitting in the vehicle and attending meetingsCommunicating verbally talking with passengers and using two-way radiosStaying alert for general traffic conditions, inspecting vehicle, and monitoring passengersAble to hear traffic sounds, emergency vehicles, passenger inquiries, monitoring the radio, detecting mechanical problemsOperate in all-temperature conditionsPerformed work position requirements also include sitting 80%, twisting and bending 50%, kneeling 20%, climbing 10%, extended reach above head 20% and extended reach in front of body 80% above 12 inches and in front 14 inches.The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.The Crosby Independent School District - in compliance with the Title VII, American Disability Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other statues- seeks to provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition, disability, or any other legally protected status. This policy extends to the employment and all programs and activities conducted by the district. For Further information, Contact the Office of the Superintendent, Crosby Independent School District, 14670 FM 2100 Crosby, Texas 77532.An Equal Opportunity Employer