Teachers Aide - Transportation (Bus Aide)

Position Type:
Support Staff/Teacher`s Aide
Date Posted:
2/25/2025
Location:
Transportation
Date Available:
Closing Date: Teachers Aide - Transportation (Bus Aide)
continuous openings
Position Purpose
The person who accepts the position as a school bus aide will perform a variety of tasks to help support the driver in providing safe and proper transportation of all students to and from school.
Duties may include:

• Know the proper use of securing devices for safety restraints, wheelchairs and seat belts
• Assist the driver in the proper loading and unloading of passengers
• Maintain student discipline
• Supervise and assist students in transit
• Report any concerns regarding students to the driver and to the appropriate building staff
• Know the school bus evacuation procedures and be physically capable to evacuate students in an emergency
• Learn the bus route and provide route information that includes driver directions for teh best way to reach a location, for a substitute or newly assigned bus driver
• Occupy a seat that provides the best opportunity for student supervision while the bus is in motion

* This description does not fully encompass all duties that may be assigned by the direct supervisor of this position.
Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by Every Student Succeeds Act
• Prior experience working with special needs children is desirable

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt