Bus Aide 2026-2027

Aide-

SPED

Job

Description

JOB

TITLE:

Aide-SPED-Service

Provider

DATE

REVISED:

July

24,

2025

REPORTS

TO:

Operations

Supervisor

DEPARTMENT/CAMPUS:

Facility

&

School

Services:

Transportation

PAY

GRADE:

BD1/177

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

JOB

PURPOSE

SUMMARY:

This

position

is

responsible

for

ensuring

safe

and

efficient

student

transportation

by

assisting

with

boarding,

securing

passengers,

operating

assistive

equipment,

and

maintaining

safety

protocols.

This

position

also

supports

students

with

special

needs

and

collaborates

with

the

bus

driver

to

create

a

secure

and

supportive

environment.

KEY

FUNCTIONS,

ESSENTIAL

DUTIES,

AND

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Student

Transportation

Support

and

Safety

Operations:

1.

Monitors

and

supervises

students

at

all

times

while

traveling

to

ensure

safety

and

compliance

with

behavior

expectations.

2.

Provides

required

support

to

special

education

students,

including

assisting

with

mobility,

equipment,

and

communication

needs.

3.

Operates

and

manages

specialized

equipment

such

as

wheelchair

lifts

and

occupant

restraint

systems

as

trained

by

designated

personnel.

4.

Aids

in

the

safe

boarding

and

deboarding

of

students,

including

securing

wheelchairs,

adjusting

seat

belts,

and

managing

other

safety

equipment.

5.

Assists

students

in

evacuating

the

bus

during

emergencies,

which

may

require

lifting

or

pulling

students

to

safety.

6.

Supports

the

bus

driver

in

maintaining

student

discipline

and

ensures

behavioral

concerns

are

handled

appropriately.

7.

Parent

and

Teacher

Communication:

Relays

or

redirects

questions

from

parents

and

teachers

to

the

bus

driver

as

appropriate.

8.

Prepares

and

maintains

accurate

records

as

assigned

by

the

driver,

including

logs

of

incidents

or

required

documentation.

9.

Participates

in

training

sessions,

including

CPR

and

First

Aid

certification,

to

maintain

knowledge

of

safety

protocols

and

student

needs.

10.

Assists

in

maintaining

the

cleanliness

of

the

bus

interior,

ensuring

a

hygienic

and

safe

environment.

11.

Maintains

complete

knowledge

of

bus

routes

and

guides

substitute

drivers

as

necessary.

12.

Assists

with

attending

to

students

with

health

needs,

as

directed.

13.

Provides

support,

as

directed,

in

mediating

minor

disputes

among

students

to

help

ensure

a

peaceful

and

safe

environment,

while

escalating

issues

to

the

driver

or

appropriate

supervisor,

as

necessary.

14.

Participates

in

training

sessions

on

crisis

management

techniques,

including

de-escalation

strategies,

in

order

to

provide

assistance

in

addressing

behavioral

challenges.

15.

Promotes

an

inclusive

environment

by

assisting

students

with

diverse

needs,

ensuring

they

feel

supported

and

safe

during

transportation.

16.

Assists

in

performing

daily

inspections

of

safety

equipment,

such

as

seat

belts,

harnesses,

and

wheelchair

restraints,

ensuring

they

are

in

working

order

before

each

trip.

17.

Assists

the

bus

driver

with

pre-trip

and

post-trip

inspections

to

identify

potential

safety

hazards,

such

as

misplaced

items

or

damaged

seats.

18.

Maintains

open

communication

with

transportation

staff,

parents,

and

school

administrators

to

share

relevant

student

information

or

concerns.

19.

Documents

and

reports

any

incidents

involving

student

behavior,

safety

issues,

or

medical

emergencies

to

the

transportation

supervisor

in

a

timely

manner.

20.

Completes

and

submits

trip

logs

every

Friday

to

ensure

they

are

reviewed

and

processed

in

a

timely

manner.

1

Aide-

SPED

Job

Description

21.

Assists

in

the

execution

of

routine

bus

evacuation

drills,

teaching

students

proper

safety

protocols

for

emergencies.

Compliance:

22.

Performs

all

duties

in

accordance

with

standard

procedures

and

protocols

established

by

the

Transportation

Department

and

the

District,

and

as

set

forth

by

governing

entities

and

regulatory

requirements

including,

but

not

limited

to,

Texas

Education

Code,

Texas

Administrative

Code,

Texas

Transportation

Code,

Texas

Department

of

Public

Safety,

Texas

Health

&

Safety

Code,

Texas

Accessibility

Standards,

Occupational

Safety

and

Health

Administration

(OSHA),

Americans

with

Disabilities

Act

(ADA),

and

Section

504

of

the

Rehabilitation

Act.

23.

Demonstrates

and

maintains

proficient

working

knowledge

and

understanding

of

compliance

requirements

and

standards

including,

but

not

limited

to,

student

transportation

safety,

workplace

safety,

personal

protective

equipment

(PPE)

use,

safe

operation

of

bus

equipment,

emergency

evacuation

procedures,

as

well

as

protocols

governing

secure

handling

of

safety

restraints,

wheelchair

lifts,

and

other

specialized

equipment

to

maintain

a

safe

and

compliant

transportation

environment

for

all

passengers.

24.

Monitors

respective

work

activity

for

variances

and

anomalies.

25.

Identifies

and

timely

reports

any

known

or

suspected

compliance

issues

to

appropriate

personnel.

26.

Assists

with

audits

and

the

preparation

for

audits,

whether

initiated

internally

or

externally,

as

assigned.

27.

Adheres

to

all

other

District

wide

policies

and

procedures

including,

but

not

limited

to,

human

resources,

safety,

and

emergency

protocols.

General:

28.

Demonstrates

support

towards

the

District's

Shared

Vision,

Mission,

and

Promise

2

Purpose.

29.

Displays

integrity,

responsibility,

accountability,

teamwork,

and

ethics.

30.

Assists

department

leadership

in

the

compilation

of

miscellaneous

confidential

reports,

as

requested.

31.

Attends

departmental

and

organizational

meetings,

as

required.

32.

Participates

in

continuing

education

programs

and

related

activities

relevant

to

the

job

function,

as

required.

33.

Performs

assigned

job

duties

and

responsibilities

in

accordance

with

established

performance

expectations,

as

well

as

with

District

policies,

procedures,

protocols

and

standard

practices.

34.

Demonstrates

basic

working

knowledge

and

understanding

of

software

systems

and

applications

pertaining

to

student

transportation

management,

incident

reporting,

training

and

compliance,

communication,

and

other

programs

relevant

to

the

job

function.

35.

Performs

other

duties

as

assigned.

MINIMUM

EDUCATION,

EXPERIENCE

&

CREDENTIAL

REQUIREMENTS

High

school

diploma

or

equivalent

GED

Six

months

of

experience

working

in

a

same

or

similar

capacity

within

a

public

school

District

setting;

or

An

equivalent

combination

of

education

and

work

experience

CORE

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS

&

ABILITIES:

Safety :

Identifies

and

appropriately

addresses

existing

and

predictable

hazards

in

the

working

environment

that

could

pose

dangers

to

others

or

the

environment.

Problem

Solving:

Identifies

potential

issues,

sources

for

appropriate

solutions

by

looking

beyond

the

obvious,

and

applies

effective

methods

for

solving

problems

in

support

of

the

goals

of

the

department.

Empathy:

Genuinely

seeks

to

understand

and

respect

others'

perspectives

and

emotions

while

encouraging

a

culture

of

compassion,

empathy,

and

support.

Communication

(Verbal

&

Written):

Conveys

verbal

and

written

information

using

effective

techniques

and

approaches

that

provide

clarity,

promote

teamwork,

and

drive

efficiency.

PHYSICAL

REQUIREMENTS

&

WORKING

CONDITIONS:

2

Aide-

SPED

Job

Description

This

position

requires

frequent

standing,

walking,

bending,

and

lifting,

with

occasional

kneeling,

sitting,

and

reaching

to

assist

students

and

operate

bus

equipment.

The

role

involves

lifting

and

securing

objects

weighing

up

to

100

lbs.,

such

as

wheelchairs,

safety

harnesses,

and

other

assistive

devices,

using

proper

lifting

techniques

and

equipment

to

prevent

injury.

Duties

may

require

working

in

various

positions,

including

crouching

or

kneeling,

to

secure

student

restraints

or

assist

with

mobility

equipment.

Work

is

conducted

primarily

on

buses

and

at

pickup

or

drop-off

locations,

with

exposure

to

varying

temperatures,

weather

conditions

(heat,

cold,

rain,

wind),

and

environmental

factors

such

as

noise,

vibrations,

and

potential

distractions.

Frequent

exposure

to

bus-related

sensory

challenges

requires

focus,

resilience,

and

sustained

physical

stamina,

particularly

during

extended

shifts

or

challenging

situations.

Strict

adherence

to

safety

protocols,

including

the

proper

use

of

personal

protective

equipment

(PPE),

is

essential.

Regular

training

on

equipment

operation,

workplace

safety,

and

the

effective

use

of

PPE

is

required

to

ensure

a

secure

and

compliant

transportation

environment

for

all

passengers.

EMPLOYEE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

My

signature

below

acknowledges

that

I

have

received

and

read

my

job

description,

and

that

I

understand

the

scope,

essential

job

duties,

knowledge,

skills,

and

abilities,

and

working

environment

that

apply

to

my

job.

I

further

acknowledge

that

I

can

safely

and

effectively

perform

the

essential

job

duties

with

or

without

reasonable

accommodation,

and

in

accordance

with

the

policies,

procedures,

expectations,

and

standards

of

the

District.

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