Bus Assistant

Plano ISD

Position Type:
Transportation Services/Bus Assistant

Date Posted:
3/6/2025

Location:
Transportation Services
PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Safely, efficiently and professionally assist with special needs and regular education students during all aspects of busing in support of Plano ISD mission of providing an excellent education for each student via route service, extracurricular trips and shuttles.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Minimum 19 years of age (required)

Experience:

No previous experience required

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:

Ability to respond in emergency situation
Ability to operate safety and adaptive equipment including wheelchairs (Training provided)
Ability to work with students with special needs or disability
Ability to manage student behavior
Effective communication skills

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist the driver in helping students board and exit the bus including via wheelchair lift
Assist driver with community driveway gates when applicable
Assist in securing wheelchairs to appropriate lock down device
Assist driver in evacuating students in an emergency situation including carrying or blanket dragging
Adapt to each student's special medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs
Administer life-saving medication as needed
Train with district nurses as required
Assist the driver with student safety and discipline on bus
Maintain knowledge of route information on students and route directions and follow all instructions for each student
Supervise the use of safety harnesses or other equipment and ensure that all students remain seated during travel
Restrain students as necessary for safety in accordance with department guidelines and Plano ISD policy
Exhibit personal conduct and appearance that serve as an example for children
Assist bus driver in conducting pre and post trip inspection and in keeping the interior of the bus clean
Attend all required training, meetings and in-service events
Maintain effective student behavior management over groups of students
Assist in maintaining and/or filling out records including but not limited to count sheets, safety reports, route copies
Operate equipment including adaptive equipment in a safe and efficient manner according to established procedures
Follow established procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, climbing, assisting students etc.
Establish and maintain good rapport with students, campus staff, parents and coworkers
Report and collaborate with driver and route supervisor regarding problems and concerns
Follow emergency procedures and help driver administer first aid if necessary
Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisor
Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor and in accordance with PISD policy and procedures
Perform other functions that may be assigned by the administration, director and/or supervisor

Equipment Used:

Uses wheelchairs and tie downs, restraints, seat belts, wheelchair lift, cleaning equipment and radio

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Frequent standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling
Occasional irregular hours
Must be able to work in inclement weather, outside and inside in heat or cold
Excessive noise, intermittent; fumes, smoke or gases; grease and oils
Work around machinery with moving parts
Work around moving objects or vehicles

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Mental Demands :

Must be able to maintain emotion control under stress

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