Bloom Carroll Local Schools - Transportation Aide (Non-Instructional)

Fairfield County ESC; Bloom (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Carroll Local Schools is seeking a Transportation Aide (Non-Instructional) to support pupil transport services. This role ensures safe loading and unloading, helps secure students in seats and wheelchair slots, and supports the bus driver throughout daily routes.

The position requires a High School Diploma, a valid driver's license, and the ability to manage student behavior with patience. Willingness to learn routes and assist with evacuation drills is essential.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of student transportation is preferred.
• Ability to assist students with patience and understanding.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with officials, parents, and students.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transportation of pupils to and from school, helping the bus driver.
• Ensure all passengers, including those in wheelchairs or with braces, are secured in seats or wheelchair slots.
• Assist students boarding and leaving the bus and help control behavior.
• Learn routes, schedules, and pickup points; assist substitute drivers with directions.
• Assist drivers with bus evacuation drills and keeping the bus interior clean.

Skills

Patience and understanding

Explain safety procedures

Communication with bus drivers and esd

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Bloom Carroll Local Schools - Transportation Aide (Non-Instructional) JobID: 223

• Date Posted: 9/17/2026
• Location: Bloom-Carroll
• Date Available: ASAP

5.5 hour per day, Monday through Friday

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with the transportation of pupils with special transportation needs to and from school, providing help to the school bus driver; securing passengers in their seats; assisting students boarding and leaving the school bus.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

• Assist students on and off buses.
• Ensure that all student passengers, including those in wheelchairs and braces, are properly secured in their assigned seats or wheelchair slot.
• Assist in controlling student behavior.
• Tend to the special needs and conditions of each student.
• Learn bus routes, schedules, and pickup points.
• Assist substitute drivers with directions.
• Assist drivers in conducting bus evacuation drills.
• Assist drivers in maintaining a clean bus interior.
• Perform related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

General knowledge of the transportation of students; some knowledge of transporting handicapped students; ability to assist students with patience and understanding; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, parents, associates and students.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Some standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Must have the ability to drag 80 lbs. and lift up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Educational aide permit from the Ohio Department of Education