School Bus Aide

Special Needs Driver Position

Primary Purpose: Assist the special needs driver and students to ensure safe and appropriate transportation services to students with special needs.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification: High School Diploma or GED
• CPR and AED certification (or ability to obtain)
• CPI Non-Violent Physical Intervention Techniques certification (or ability to obtain)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work with and assist students with special needs
• Ability to effectively manage large groups of students
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to pass annual TxDPS school bus driver's physical examination

Experience:

• Previous experience working with individuals with special needs in an educational setting (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Student Management:

• Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
• Maintain student discipline and report student discipline problems in writing to the Transportation Supervisor so that they may be addressed by the appropriate campus administrator.
• Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations
• Ensure that ALL district bus rider rules and regulations are enforced on your bus

Safety:

• Ensure that students are safely loaded and unloaded from the bus and secured appropriately (car seat, wheelchair restraint, safety vest, etc.)
• Report any hazardous conditions on your route to the Operations Manager immediately.
• Exercise extreme caution when performing vehicle evacuations for an emergency situation
• Work as a team with the assigned bus driver to ensure that the vehicle is clean daily.
• Assist the assigned driver with the pre-trip inspection by checking lights, etc.

Communications:

• Ensure that a current, working telephone number is on file where you may be reached
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of job performance to ensure students' right to privacy

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Equipment Used: school bus, wheelchair lift, video equipment

Working Conditions: Continual sitting, reaching, bending, and repetitive hand motions. Work outside and inside. Moderate exposure to extreme temperatures (heat and cold) and vehicle fumes.

*Salary commensurate with experience

*Position cannot be performed remotely

*Starting Hourly Rate: $13.25

Sheldon ISD will accept applications for this position through 2/21/2026. After this date, applicants can continue to submit applications in case the district was unable to find a suitable candidate. If the district was unable to find a suitable candidate from the initial applications, applications submitted after 2/21/2026 will be reviewed in five-day increments until a viable candidate is recommended for hire.