Bus Aide

Transportation; Goldendale (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Goldendale School District Transportation in Goldendale, WA is seeking a part-time Bus Aide to support the driver, ensure safe loading and unloading, and assist students, including those with disabilities. The role emphasizes safety, professional conduct, and teamwork in a school transport setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, safety knowledge, First Aid/CPR, and the ability to pass background checks. Expect 4 hours per day with a varied morning/afternoon schedule.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of safety rules, regulations and procedures.
• Current First Aid/CPR card or ability to obtain as required by the District.
• Ability to meet District and state background check requirements.
• Ability to safely implement approved student safety and emergency procedures.
• Ability to learn and properly use student transportation safety equipment.
• Ability to document events occurring on the bus.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the bus driver in maintaining a safe and orderly environment on and around the school bus.
• Monitor student behavior and reinforce applicable bus rules and safety expectations.
• Assist students in boarding and exiting the bus in a safe and orderly manner.
• Assist students with disabilities or mobility needs, including students who use wheelchairs or other mobility equipment.
• Use and assist with approved transportation safety equipment and wheelchair securement systems.
• Follow established procedures related to student behavior plans, medical protocols, safety plans, IEP transportation accommodations, and other individualized student needs.
• Load and unload children, including wheelchair and ambulatory students.
• Restrain students as needed to ensure safety of self and others.
• Escort students to designated locations when required.
• Maintain current knowledge of District policies and procedures.

Skills

High school diploma

Safety rules

First Aid/CPR

Background check

Emergency procedures

Student safety awareness

Documentation

Communication

Time management

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Job description

Bus Aide

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Job Details

Job ID: 5962874

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 16, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports To: Transportation Director & Special Education Director

Job Goal: Assist in providing safe, reliable, and supportive transportation for students. The Bus Aide supports the bus driver and assists students, including students with disabilities or individualized transportation needs, while maintaining a safe, respectful, professional, and welcoming environment.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Knowledge of safety rules, regulations and procedures


• Current First Aid/CPR card, or ability to obtain as required by the District


• Ability to meet District and state background check requirements


• Ability tosafely implement approved student safety and emergency procedures, including physical intervention when trained, authorized, and required


• Ability to learn and properly use student transportation safety and emergency equipment


• Ability to document events occurring on the bus


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, and deal with students, parents and staff in a warm and confident manner


• Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently


• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and to follow verbal and written instrucctions


• Ability towork with students in a patient, fair, consistent, respectful, and profesional manner


• Complete an Annual Disclosure Statement


• Complete a Washington State Patrol criminal record check

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assist the bus driver in maintaining a safe and orderly environment on and around the school bus


• Monitor student behavior and reinforce applicable bus rules and safety expectations


• Assist students in boarding and exiting the bus in a safe and orderly manner


• Assist students with disabilites or mobility needs, including students who use wheelchairs or other mobility equipment


• Properly use and assist with approved transportation safety equipment, including wheelchair securement systems, seat belts, harnesses, or other equipment as assigned and trained


• Followsestablished procedures and staff directions related to student behavior plans, medical protocols, safety plans, IEP transportation accommodatoins, and other individualized student needs


• Load and unload children, including but not limited to, those in a wheelchair and/or ambulatory student


• Secure all students when necessary in restraints, such as, seat belts, wheelchair securement systems, or other approved transportation safety equipment


• Maintain active supervision and watchful viligance of students during transportation


• Attend to student needs while en route, within the scope of the position


• Assist the driver with reasonable requests related to the safe transportation and supervision of students


• Know the location and proper use of emergency and safety equipment located on the bus (reflectors, first aid kid, fire extinguisher, two-way radio)


• Report student behavior, safety concerns, incidents, injuries, or other concerns to the bus driver and/or appropriate supervisor


• Restrain students as needed to ensure that they do not injure themselves or others


• Escort students to and from designated locations when required


• Maintaincurrent knowledge of District policies, procedures, and practices applicable to the position


• Maintain confidentiality of student, family, employee, and District information in accordance with applicable laws and District policies


• Maintain professional and appropriate interactions with students, families, staff, and members of the public


• Other duties as assigned

Terms of Employment:

• Hours: 4 hours per day


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  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday: 7:30-9:30am, 1:30-3:30pm
  
  
  • Wednesday: 7:30-9:30am, 12:15-2:15pm
  
  
  
  


• Bargaining Unit:PSE


• Leave:In accordance with the PSE Collective Bargaining Agreement


• Retirement: Plan choice available through DRS


• Evaluation: Annually

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $19.85 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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