About this role
Job Description: Ride buses and help driver ensure safe and orderly transportation of students. Duty Days: 177 Start Date: August 2026 Salary Range: Minimum: 16.32/hour (25-26 salary schedule) Salary commensurate with related experience Qualifications: Education/Certification High School Diploma or equivalent Special Knowledge/ Skills: Ability to follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment Ability to work well with children with disabilities Major Responsibilities and Duties Student Management:
• Assist students with disabilities on and off the bus according to their individual needs.
• Supervise students as they board and leave bus.
• Learn and adapt to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Manage student behavior and report student discipline problems to appropriate staff.
• Communicate with teachers and parents on a daily basis regarding student behavior while on bus.
Routes and Schedules:
• Become familiar with all routes to and from school campus to be of assistance to driver.
Safety:
• Supervise use of seat belts, harnesses, or car seats by students.
• Follow emergency procedures and help driver administer first aid, if necessary.
• Operate equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Follow established procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, assisting students, etc.
• Must attend any trainings or meetings relating to behavioral management.
Other:
• Become familiar with and follow procedures established by transportation and special education offices.
• Help driver keep bus clean.
• Work irregular hours as needed.
Equipment Used: Wheelchair lift, ramp, lock, special needs adaptive equipment, and smart tag tablet. Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; moderate lifting and carrying. Work outside and inside; work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts; moderate exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes.