Bus Assistant

Plano ISD Bus Aide

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