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Bus Aides
Crosby Indep School District
Crosby ISD Transportation - Crosby, Texas This job is also posted in Crosby Independent School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5825796
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Jul 31, 2026
Job Description
Job Title:
Bus Aide Reports to: Transportation Director Days to
Work:
171/10
Months Pay Grade:
Aux BA ($14.00 - $19.58) (Depends on Years of Experience)
Wage/Hour Status:
Non-exempt
Dept./
School:
Transportation Date Revised:
4/18/97:11/1/11:05/2020; 06/2023
Date to
Report:
Open In-House applicants must complete the online internal application process All substitutes for Crosby ISD, if applying for a full time job, MUST complete an External Application
Primary Purpose:
Assist bus drivers in providing safe, secure and efficient transportation services for all students and staff of the district enhancing the districts mission statement to produce literate, responsible citizens capable of learning and applying academic and social skills successfully in any life.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of 21 years of age
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions
Ability to communicate verbally
Must have writing and arithmetic skills to complete forms and reports
Must have empathy for challenged children
Able to read and interpret schedules and forms
Ability to read and use a map
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Assist in transporting children to and from school, as well as related activities, in a safe, timely manner. Assist in maintaining, reading and understanding route sheets including time changes. Maintain good work habits through timeliness and low absenteeism for daily assignment. Be prepared to operate the bus two-way radio correctly and according to district policy. Assist bus driver in inspecting each vehicle before and after each trip using the correct procedure. Operate adaptive transportation lift to board and discharge challenged passengers using safe and responsible procedures. Maintain a presentable appearance, which includes being properly dressed, neat grooming and good hygiene. Maintain a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, parents, and school personnel, and always promoting company goodwill. Must be able to control emergency situations in a proper manner. Must assist in completing bus evacuation drills to local school district and state government standards. Must be able and willing to complete and turn in all required documentation to the transportation office in a timely accurate manner. Attend all required in-service training; district required meetings and training as well as any other required meetings.
Responsible for maintaining control of the students while on the bus to ensure a minimum amount of distraction for the driver. Exercise student management through correct use of communication and discipline and report discipline problems through proper school district procedures. Must walk to the rear of the bus to provide the driver assistance any time backing up necessary. Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs. Perform other duties as assigned.
Equipment Used:
School bus broom, fuel pump, wheelchair lift, two-way radio
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands:
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
Ability to maintain effective control over challenged students
Dealing with life threatening emergencies as well as coping with screaming children
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal)
Complying with all Crosby ISD policies and procedures
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Lifting and pulling up to 50 lbs., including pushing wheelchairs Ability to operate wheelchair lift and various school bus equipment
Climbing on and off bus to assist challenged riders Walking to and from parking lots, in aisles on board bus, around bus for inspections
Long periods of sitting in the vehicle and attending meetings
Communicating verbally talking with passengers and using two-way radios
Staying alert for general traffic conditions, inspecting vehicle, and monitoring passengers
Able to hear traffic sounds, emergency vehicles, passenger inquiries, monitoring the radio, detecting mechanical problems
Operate in all-temperature conditions
Performed work position requirements also include sitting 80%, twisting and bending 50%, kneeling 20%, climbing 10%, extended reach above head 20% and extended reach in front of body 80% above 12 inches and in front 14 inches.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
The Crosby Independent School District - in compliance with the Title VII, American Disability Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other statues- seeks to provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition, disability, or any other legally protected status. This policy extends to the employment and all programs and activities conducted by the district. For Further information, Contact the Office of the Superintendent, Crosby Independent School District, 14670 FM 2100 Crosby, Texas 77532.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$14 to $19.58 Per Hour
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required