Bus Aide

Transportation; Goldendale (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Goldendale School District Transportation in Goldendale, Washington seeks a part-time Bus Aide to assist the bus driver and students, including those with disabilities, ensuring a safe, respectful environment on and around the bus.

Required: high school diploma or equivalent, safety knowledge, First Aid/CPR card or ability to obtain, and ability to pass background checks. Hours are 7:30-9:30am and 1:30-3:30pm on Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of safety rules, regulations and procedures.
• Current First Aid/CPR card or ability to obtain as required.
• Ability to pass District and state background checks.
• Ability to safely implement safety and emergency procedures.
• Ability to document events on the bus.
• Ability to establish respectful relationships with students, families and staff.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Clear verbal and written instruction following.
• Ability to work with students in a patient, fair, respectful manner.
• Complete an Annual Disclosure Statement.
• Complete a Washington State Patrol criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Assist the bus driver in maintaining a safe and orderly environment on and around the school bus.
• Monitor student behavior and reinforce bus rules and safety expectations.
• Assist students with boarding and exiting the bus safely.
• Assist students with disabilities or mobility needs.
• Use and assist with transportation safety equipment as trained.
• Follow procedures related to student behavior plans and safety protocols.
• Load and unload children, including those in wheelchairs.
• Secure students with belts or wheelchair equipment when needed.
• Maintain supervision of students during transportation.
• Attend to student needs en route within role scope.
• Assist the driver with requests related to safe transportation.
• Know the location of emergency equipment on the bus.
• Report concerns to the bus driver or supervisor.
• Restrain students as needed to ensure safety.
• Escort students to designated locations when required.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and district information.
• Maintain professional interactions with students, families and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Patient demeanor

Ability to follow instructions

Time management

Safety-focused

Customer service with students

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

Bus Aide

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Job Details

Job ID: 5891168

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 18, 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
• 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: $20.90 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required