Bus Aide

School Bus MonitorThis position will assist with student needs and behavioral management as they arise, allowing the bus driver to remain focused on operating the school bus. Work with the bus driver as a team to transport students to and from school safely.Assist the bus driver and parents with loading/unloading the students at the bus stop. Assist the bus driver and school personnel with loading/unloading the student on the school grounds. Enforce safety rules. Report misconduct of students on the appropriate form and turn in report of student misconduct to the designated administrator. Maintain discipline on the bus in accordance with recommendations of the administration. When transporting wheelchairs, work with the bus driver as a team to properly fasten all wheelchair hookups. Position self on the bus in a location, which allows observation and assistance to all students at all times. Be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of assigned bus route. Be willing to work with all bus drivers and all students. Although assigned to one route, bus monitors may be expected to help elsewhere. Perform other job related duties as assigned.Qualifications:High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.Experience working with children.Knowledge of:equipment and technology as related to bus attendantoral, and written communication skillsinterpersonal skills use of tact, patience, and courtesyAbility to:recognize individual student capabilities and exceptionalities while maintaining order on the busadminister to students' individual needs, as requiredsecure wheelchair, use a wheelchair lift, and/or secure a harness on a student, if required.Salary: Commensurate with TCISD hiring salary guideWorking Conditions:Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Moderate walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, reachingHeavy lifting and carryingWork outside and insideExposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumesAssist driver in evacuating students in the event of an accident/emergencyA lifting amount of 20 to 50 lbs is required