Special Education Bus Assistant Job at Tulsa Public Schools, Tulsa, OK

  • Tulsa Public Schools
  • Tulsa, OK

Job Description

Special Education Bus Assistant

The Special Education Bus Assistant assists bus drivers in providing safe and efficient transportation for special education students to and from school. The Bus Assistant rides in the student area of the bus, supports students during loading, transit, and unloading, and helps ensure that each student is properly secured and released to an authorized individual.

Key Functions:

  • Assists with loading, securing, and unloading students, including students who use wheelchairs or other special equipment
  • Rides in the student area of the bus so that all students remain visible and accessible
  • Helps maintain order and appropriate conduct among passengers
  • Assists the driver with route support, bus checks, cleaning, and emergency evacuation
  • Reports student conduct, safety, and welfare concerns to the driver and Transportation Office

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience: No prior experience required

Licenses and Certifications:

  • MANDT certification required
  • First Aid certification required
  • CPR certification required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to work collaboratively with others on a team

Ability to assess a situation quickly and respond calmly, efficiently, and patiently under stressful conditions

Ability to maintain a professional appearance and a calm, respectful manner when interacting with students, parents, and school personnel

Ability to apply safety principles to protect the health and safety of self, students, parents, and school personnel

Bilingual in Spanish preferred

About Our District:

At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.

Tulsa Public Schools

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