2026-27 SY Bus Aide

Young World Physical Education; Hinesville (GA); On-site; USD 8,144 - 12,688; Full time

Job summary

A local school transportation department in Hinesville, Georgia seeks a Bus Aide to assist with the safety and transportation of students. This full-time position involves ensuring students' safety while on the bus, assisting with loading and unloading, and maintaining cleanliness. Applicants must meet health and physical exam requirements, be at least 21 years old, and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Salary ranges from $8,144.50 to $12,688.90 per year.

Qualifications

• Meet DOE physical exam and health requirements.
• Minimum age of 21.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of children on the bus.
• Assist with loading and unloading students.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bus.

Skills

Ability to pass drug tests

Interpersonal skills

Emergency response skills

Knowledge of special needs assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

2026-27 SY Bus Aide

Liberty County Schools (GA) Transportation Department - Hinesville, Georgia

Job Details

Job ID: 5564835

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Reports To: Director of Transportation

180 Day Position

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Meet DOE physical exam and health requirements
• Complete all DOE, DOT and local school system requirements
• Ability to pass an initial drug test as well as future random drug/alcohol tests
• Minimum age of 21
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reports to work in a timely and professional manner.
• Interacts positively with staff, students, parents and the community.
• Rides bus to ensures physical and emotional safety of children.
• Keeps an appropriate record ofproblems arising on the bus.
• Familiarize self with daily route directionsto be able to assist a substitute driver.
• Assists with loading and unloading, lifting as well as seating, safety belting and fastening of children.
• Keeps up with student'spersonal belongings and home/school parent correspondence.
• Familiarizeself with wheelchairs, mobility chairs, wheelchair fasteners, two-way radio and other types of common special education equipment usedto assist students.
• Ability to assist the driver in evacuating the bus if an emergency arises.
• Ability to understand the characteristics of special needs children and assist them as needed.
• Assist driver by sitting in an area in which the children are readily accessible. (Do not sit in the rear of the bus unless it is deemed necessary due to children in wheelchairs needing assistance.
• Assist driver by maintaining the cleanliness of the inside of the bus.
• Assist driver during loading and unloading of wheelchair students. (Note: The driver is to stay on the bus and assist with all wheelchair duties and the Aid is to depart the bus and operate the lift from the outside.)
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation and Superintendent.

The Liberty County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $8,144.50 to $12,688.90 Per Year

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Transportation Department
• Phone: [phone]

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