Bus Assistant

Primary Purpose:

To assist the driver in transporting students to and from school safely.

Qualifications:

             Educations/Certifications:

             Training provided

            Special Knowledge/Skills:

Must meet physical and medical requirements and pass drug and alcohol screening

Ability to lift minimum 50 pounds

Possess care and understanding for Special Needs Students

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1.         Meet students and assist with safe loading.

2.         Seat students using needed restraints-seat belt, harness, car seat or wheel chair.

3.         Observe and assist students during trip keeping students comfortable and safe.

4.         Report any difficulties or changes in students' needs to office.  Document all misbehavior.

5.         Must be able to physically assist passengers in evacuation of vehicle in case of emergency.

6.         Assist and keep interior of vehicle clean and presentable.

7.         Other duties as assigned.

           Equipment Used:

           Two-way hand held radio, fire extinguisher, installed two-way radio, wheel chair lift.   

Working Conditions:

             Physical Demands/ Environmental Factors

Moderate walking, standing, pushing, stooping, bending, twisting, reaching/overhead reaching, climbing steps; Exposure to exhaust fumes, and gasoline

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated with provisions of the Board Policy on Evaluation of Auxiliary Personnel.

                   
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While all applications will be reviewed, not all applicants will be interviewed.

Seguin Independent School District does not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital or veteran status, disability (or relationship or association with an individual with a disability), genetic information or other legally protected status in its programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.