25/26 School Bus Safety Assistant (Part-Time) 204702

Cumberland County Schools; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 59,056,000; Part time

Job summary

Cumberland County Schools is seeking a part-time School Bus Safety Assistant in Fayetteville, NC to support bus drivers and ensure student safety.

Responsibilities include monitoring student conduct, documenting information, and assisting with safe loading/unloading. Valid NC driver’s license and clean driving record are required; CPR/First Aid preferred. Starting date is immediate, salary $15–$20.61 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must have a valid NC Driver’s License with a favorable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safety and care of students boarding, riding, and departing the school bus.
• Maintains a high standard of student conduct at all times.
• Assists the bus driver in maintaining discipline on the school bus; monitors and assists students while the bus is in operation.
• Consults with and assists bus drivers in documentation of student information and recordkeeping.
• Ensures students are properly secured in seat belts, harnesses and wheelchairs as required.
• Assists parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinates seating of pre-kindergarten students as required by State Transportation Guidelines.
• Communicates with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems and behavior as appropriate.
• Ensures all incidents are properly reported and documented.
• Maintains current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.
• Assists students on and off the bus; assures 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.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance

Skills

18+ age requirement

Valid NC Driver’s License

Favorable driving record

Job description

25/26 School Bus Safety Assistant (Part-Time) 204702

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5542019
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 01, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: School Bus Safety Assistant (Part-Time)

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Must have a valid NC Driver’s License with a favorable driving record.

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.

Assists the bus driver in maintaining discipline on the school bus; monitors and assists students while the bus is in operation.

Consults with and assists bus drivers in documentation of student information and recordkeeping.

Ensures students are properly secured in seat belts, harnesses and wheelchairs as required.

Assists parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students;

coordinates seating of pre-kindergarten students as required by State Transportation Guidelines.

Communicates with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems and behavior as appropriate.

Ensures all incidents are properly reported and documented.

Maintains current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.

Assists students on and off the bus; assures 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.

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.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Maintains 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.
CPR / First Aid Certification preferred

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15 to $20.61 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

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