Bus Aide

Young World Physical Education

Fort Mill (SC)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring a Bus Aide in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Responsible for ensuring a safe transportation experience for students, the ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children, a high school diploma, and the ability to assist students with disabilities. The role demands physical dexterity, coordination, and customer service skills. This full-time position entails maintaining discipline on the bus and supporting the driver. Opportunity for a rewarding career amidst a positive work environment.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to lift and restrain students of varying ages and sizes.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Responsibilities

Assist the driver with wheelchair lifts and disabled students.
Maintain student conduct on the bus.
Communicate appropriately with students, parents, and staff.

Skills

Physical dexterity and coordination

Ability to handle students

Customer service skills

CPR and Diastat administration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bus Aide

Fort Mill School District 4 Transportation - Fort Mill, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in CERRA-SC, and Fort Mill School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5667907

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Ability to address the needs of students.
Must have physical dexterity, coordination, mobility, visual acuity and emotional health to perform the essential functions of the position including the ability to lift and restrain students of varying age levels and sizes. Need the ability to bend and kneel to secure wheelchairs.
Successfully pass pre‑employment drug and alcohol test.
Ability to assist the public with tact and enthusiasm.
A genuine passion for working with children.
Ability to pass CPR and Diastat administration courses if required.

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Job Goal: To assist in providing safe transportation of students to and from designated locations.

Performance Responsibilities

To assist driver in operation of lifts for wheelchairs and assisting disabled students.
To maintain positive student conduct on the bus.
To secure special equipment that may accompany the student.
To alert to any conditions in the loading and unloading area of concern.
To communicate in an appropriate fashion with students, parents, and employees.
To assist regular driver in cleaning the bus.
To maintain discipline of students being transported.
To establish a safe, supportive, positive and productive environment.
To exhibit positive image as a loyal representative of the school district.
To maintain a neat and clean professional appearance.
To complete all paperwork required by the school district.
To attend all in‑service days required by the school district.
To perform other duties as required.

Physical Demands: In addition to successfully passing the South Carolina Department of Education Physical Performance test, drivers are also expected to be able to assist, move, push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Be physically able to withstand prolonged periods of sitting, standing, bending, squatting, walking, reaching, and repetitive movements.

Terms of Employment: BD2 FMSD Salary Schedule, 180 contract days per year. Non‑exempt. Salary placement based upon experience and education based on district formula.

Evaluation: Performance on this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation on non‑certified personnel.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

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