Bus Aide

PLANO COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #88; Little Rock Township (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

PLANO COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #88 is hiring a Bus Aide for the 2026-27 school year to assist the bus driver in providing safe and efficient transportation for students. This role includes maintaining discipline on the bus, assisting students with disabilities, and enforcing safety regulations. Training is provided for qualified applicants, making it ideal for parents or grandparents available during school hours. Compensation is based on the district's Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow specific instructions for supervision of students.
• Knowledge of safety regulations for school buses.
• Physical capability to assist students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the driver by maintaining seating and noting attendance.
• Enforce discipline regulations and report violations.
• Assist children during boarding and exiting from the bus.

Job description

Bus Aide for Plano District 88 for the 2026-27 school year.

JOB GOAL: To help the bus driver provide safe and efficient transportation for students so that they may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the District's curricular and extracurricular programs.

REPORTS TO: Transportation Director/Superintendent.

Performance Responsibilities

• Supports the driver by maintaining assigned seats, noting student attendance, and noting special pick-up/drop-off instructions.
• Follows specific instructions for the supervision of individual students.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintains discipline when students are on the bus.
• Enforces discipline regulations set forth in the student's handbook by reporting to the correct building Principal promptly all violations.
• Performs the bending, stooping and lifting necessary to assist in the daily transportation of students with disabilities, including the manual operation of the wheelchair lift.
• Assists children in the boarding and exiting by bending, lifting and supporting students as needed.
• Demonstrates cooperation, courtesy and willingness to improve conditions and situations involving staff, parents and students.
• Attends regularly, requests approval for time off, reports for work on time, and dresses appropriately.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director and/or Superintendent.

COMPENSATION: Based on Plano District No. 88's Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Will train qualified applicants and aides may qualify for benefits. Perfect for parents or grandparents who wish to work when students are in session.

Please contact Transportation Coordinator Rod Hill at [e-mail] for more information.