Position Type: Support Staff/Student Transport Assistant

Date Posted: 10/2/2025

Location: District Wide

Date Available: As Soon As Possible

Closing Date: Until filled Job Title: Student Transportation Assistant Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt Reports to: Director of Federal Programs and Transportation Coordinator Dept./School: Federal Programs/Transportation Revised: 2025

Primary Purpose:

Operate school vehicle (car, SUV, 13 passenger activity bus) to provide safe and orderly transportation of students to and from designated locations. Qualifications: Education/Certification: Clear and valid Texas driver's license

Special Knowledge/Skills: Must be 18 years of age Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam Ability to complete required driver training Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Proficient map reading skills Ability to manage student behavior Ability to communicate effectively with others

Experience: Some experience working with children preferred Major Responsibilities and Duties: Vehicle Operation Transport students using school vehicle daily following assigned route and adhere to established schedules. Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustment to ensure student safety and reduce delays. Perform pre- and post-trip inspections according to specifications to ensure vehicle can be operated safely and notify supervisor of needed repairs. Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, mechanical problems, and complete required corresponding reports. Student Management Supervise students being transported in vehicle. Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students. Report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator regarding student's behavior when warranted. Perform emergency evacuation of students on vehicle when the situation warrants. Safety Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school vehicles. Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar, and reflector. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled routes. Maintain safety certification. Other Help to coordinate daily use of district owned vehicles. Help to monitor students on campus as needed. Supervisory Responsibilities: None. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Operate school vehicle; safety equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling Motion: Prolonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) Environment: Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases); work around moving vehicles Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.