Bus Aide

Young World Physical Education; Laurel (MT); On-site; USD 19,036 - 27,112; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Laurel, Montana seeks a part-time Bus Aide for the 2025-2026 school year. The role involves assisting school bus drivers with ensuring safe transportation for students and requires skills in supervision and de-escalation. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and be able to maintain a clean, orderly, and safe bus environment. The starting wage is $16.75 per hour with responsibilities including monitoring behavior and reporting issues to supervisors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED minimum qualification.
• Knowledge of child growth and behavior.
• Ability to manage stressful situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist school bus drivers in student behavior monitoring.
• Enforce district policies and rules.
• Maintain a clean and safe bus environment.

Skills

Child supervision

De-escalation techniques

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Bus Aide

Laurel Public Schools Transportation Building - Laurel, Montana

This job is also posted in Laurel Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5576634

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Mar 12, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Laurel School District is seeking qualified applicants for part time (0.5 FTE) Bus Aide, for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a Level III position, 4 hour split shift, with a current starting wage of $16.75 per hour.

Under general supervision, assists in providing safe and secure transportation service for students by assisting School Bus Drivers in monitoring behavior and conduct.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Must maintain a skill in student conduct and behavior.
• Must maintain a skill in de-escalation techniques and practices.
• Must maintain a skill in recognizing potentially dangerous situations on the bus.
• Must maintain a skill in working without close supervision in standard work situations.
• Must maintain a skill in reacting quickly to situations that could create personal stress and safety problems.
• Assist in monitoring students while on school bus for proper school bus safety behavior and conduct.
• Enforces District policies and rules of conduct.
• Works to de-escalate and resolve issues as they arise.
• Works in tandem with school bus drivers to ensure students are transported safely and securely to and from school.
• Participate in reporting behavior issues and other concerns to supervisor as needed.
• Assists in completing all required written reports on a daily basis.
• Provides customer service to parents and guardians, answers questions, and explains District rules.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and LPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Enthusiastically promotes the District’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and LPS information.
• At times may be required to work outside normal business hours and work extended hours to accomplish requirements of the position.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, neat, orderly, and attractive bus environment.
• Familiarity with materials and equipment used within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
• Attends relevant meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Assists with fostering independence, socialization, and self-esteem for all students.

Note: Some sentences are summarized as "Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as assigned."

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
• Knowledge of general concepts of child growth, development, and behavior characteristics.
• Applicable policies, procedures and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.
• Assume responsibility for assisting in supervision of students.
• Basic record keeping and records management.
• Safety rules and regulations.
• Demonstrate an understanding, patient, warm, positive, and receptive attitude toward all children.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students, parents, and general public.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and effectively manage time and responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

To apply for this position, please go to www.laurel.k12.mt.us, click on the Employment button. For questions, please call [phone].

Applicants must have a complete application before they will be considered for the position. Applications must be completed before the job closing deadline. A complete application consists of the completed application including all questions answered, job history, at least two references (one reference must be from a supervisor). References from friends or family are not sufficient. Resume, cover letter, and a copy of unofficial transcript(s), are acceptable and required for teaching and professional positions. Verification of military service is required if applying for veteran’s preference. All applicants offered a position are subject to a background check and approval from the Board of Trustees.

If you are an internal candidate (current employee) you would only be required to complete the internal application and any required documentation that you do not have on file.

Date Notice Posted: Internal 3/9/2026 External 3/12/2026

The purpose of this Notice of Job Listing is to advertise a job vacancy.

It does not in any way represent an employment contract.

LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 7 & 7-70 IS AN E.E.O. EMPLOYER

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $16.75 Per Hour

Job Categories: Transportation

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Peggy Pollock, Director of Human Resources
• Administration Building
• Laurel, Montana 59044
• Phone: [phone] ext 3352
• Email: [e-mail]

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