25/26 School Bus Safety Assistant

Cumberland County Schools; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Job summary

A local school transportation department is seeking a full-time School Bus Safety Assistant to help ensure the safe transportation of students. The ideal candidate must be physically fit, possess a CDL Bus license, and be at least 18 years old. Responsibilities include maintaining discipline on the bus, assisting with loading and unloading students, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to caring for students' well-being.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be able-bodied and in good physical condition.
• Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assist the bus driver in transporting students safely.
• Ensure safety and care of students boarding, riding, and departing the bus.
• Maintain discipline and report undisciplined students to administration.

Skills

Safety awareness

Student conduct management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL Bus license

Job description

25/26 School Bus Safety Assistant

Cumberland County Schools 204 Transportation - Fayetteville, North Carolina. Open in Google Maps.

Job Details

1. Job ID: 5542009
2. Application Deadline: Posted until filled
3. Posted: Aug 01, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)
4. Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: School Bus Safety Assistant

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Must obtain and maintain a CDL Bus license and drive a bus when called upon to do so.

REPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor

JOB GOAL: To assist the bus driver with transporting students to and from school in a safe and efficient manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures safety and care of students boarding, riding, and departing the school bus.
• Maintains a high standard of student conduct at all times.
• Assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline on school bus; monitor and assist students while the bus is in operation.
• Consult with and assist bus drivers in documentation of student information and recordkeeping.
• Ensure students are properly secured in seat belts, harnesses and wheelchairs as required.
• Assist parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinate seating of pre-kindergarten students as required by State Transportation Guidelines.
• Communicate with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems and behavior as appropriate.
• Ensure all incidents are properly reported and documented.
• Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.
• Assist students on and off the bus; assure a responsible adult meets students leaving the bus.
• Complies with the transportation safety standards set by the State of North Carolina and Cumberland County Schools.
• Attends and successfully completes all training activities as required to improve ability and knowledge in performance of work duties.
• Obtains and maintains CDL bus license.
• Completes the pre-trip and post-trip inspection.
• Drives a bus when called upon to do so while maintaining proficiency in driving skills.
• Maintains bus route schedule.
• Maintains discipline and reports undisciplined students to school administration.
• Discharge students only at authorized stops and transport only authorized students.
• Complies with local and state traffic regulations and observes all mandatory safety regulations.
• Reports delays and accidents.
• Cleans the interior of the bus.
• Serves as team player and role model for other employees in the organization; demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organizational core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being customer driven, and valuing fairness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able-bodied, free of physical handicaps, in good physical condition and be able to lift at least twenty (20) pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Background check with local and state law enforcement agencies required.
• Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License.
• Applicants must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) when requested for purposes of driving a school bus.
• CPR / First Aid Certification preferred.

REV 04/25

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15 Per Month

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Kristi Harden , Executive Director
• 204 Transportation
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Map

Location: Cumberland County Schools 204 Transportation, Fayetteville, NC.