2026-2027 SCHOOL BUS AIDES

Montgomery County Public Schools, MD; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools is accepting applications for 2026-2027 School Bus Aide positions that may become available within our division for the 2026-2027 school year. The School Bus Aide assists the School Bus Driver by providing help and care for students with special needs during their transportation to and from school.

This substitute role is on an as-needed basis, with potential placement at multiple schools within the district.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or literacy test
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written communication
• Move, lift and secure students up to 150 lbs
• Must complete required training for school bus aides
• Dependability and punctuality required

Responsibilities

• Assist the School Bus Driver by providing help and care for students with special needs during transportation to and from school.
• Work as an on-call substitute on an as-needed basis for district buses

Skills

Follow verbal & written comms

Dependability & punctuality

Lift/move students 50–150 lbs

Empathy and flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Montgomery County School District [VA] District Wide - Christiansburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps

2026-2027 SCHOOL BUS AIDES

Montgomery County School District [VA] District Wide - Christiansburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5929951

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

SCHOOL BUS AIDES

2026-2027 School Year

Montgomery County Public Schools is accepting applications on an on-going basis for SCHOOL BUS AIDE positions that may become available within our division for the 2026-2027 school year.

Please note: This is a “continuous recruit posting” to build an applicant pool for all schools. As positions become available, all qualified applicants with complete application files will be considered. Should a specific location/job be posted, you may also be required to apply to that posting.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The School Bus Aide assists the School Bus Driver by providing help and care for students with special needs during their transportation to and from school. The School Bus Aide must be flexible, understanding, sympathetic, patient, friendly, and demonstrate emotional stability. The School Bus Aide - Substitute works on an as-needed and as-available basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent or passing score on literacy test given by MCPS
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written communication
• Have sufficient strength and ability to move, lift and secure students in car seats weighing up to 50 lbs; assist students weighing 60-150 lbs. to exit the bus through the emergency door, and to assist other students if necessary
• Must successfully complete the required training course for school bus aides
• Dependability and punctuality required

SALARY: $18.15 - $31.83 per hour; depending on experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to
nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action
affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any
person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related
medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation,
status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel
decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or
without reasonable accommodation, when necessary.
The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are
accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School
Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other
social services.

Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

750 Imperial Street SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073

[phone]

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $18.15 to $31.83 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Susan Compton , HR Specialist and Administrative Asst to HR Director
• School Board Office
• Christiansburg, Virginia 24073
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]