Bus Aide

Young World Physical Education; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutland City Public Schools is seeking a Bus Aide to support safe student transportation and a welcoming environment during pick-up and drop-off. The Bus Aide collaborates with drivers, principals, and staff to ensure orderly boarding and adherence to school rules.

The role includes light maintenance tasks, custodial support, and snow/ice removal as needed. A high school/trade degree is preferred; must have a Vermont driver’s license and be able to work under supervision.

Qualifications

• Vermont State Vehicle License is required.
• Ability to perform routine automotive preventive maintenance.
• Ability to work with children and adults.
• Ability to accept supervision.
• Experience in custodial or related work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Bus Drivers in safely transporting students to and from designated points.
• Enforce bus rules and report infractions to administrators.
• Ensure students board and depart the bus orderly and safely.
• Maintain bus cleanliness and safety at all times.
• Provide custodial/maintenance tasks as directed.

Skills

Vermont State Vehicle License

Automotive preventive maintenance

Work with children and adults

Accept supervision

Custodial experience desirable

Education

High School/Trade School degree

Job description

Bus Aide

Rutland City Public Schools Rutland City Public Schools - Rutland, Vermont Open in Google Maps Transportation of Building and Grounds - Rutland, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5877400

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 10, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Description – Bus Aide

Supervised By: The Bus Aide works under the general supervision of the Director of Buildings, Grounds and Maintenance. The Director may delegate supervision of the position to DBGT supervisors and to RPS administrators.

Works With: All Maintenance Department personnel; school principals and other school administrative staff; teachers; coaches and students.

Basic Function: Creates and maintains a welcoming and inclusive space for students to enter during their transport to and from school and school activities. The Bus Aide assists Bus Drivers in the safe transportation of the district's students in accordance with routine busing schedules, requested trips and other school activities.

Examples of Work: Assists the Bus Drivers in safely transporting students from designated pick up points to interim and final
destinations. Enforces student bus rules and works with Bus Driver to report infractions as necessary to RPS administrators. Ensures students board and depart the bus orderly and safely. Maintains the bus in a high state of safety and cleanliness at all times.

Performs, as directed, minor maintenance repairs and projects, and other similar works within the individual's skill set and available tools and equipment. Responsible for ice control and snow removal as required. Assists in the care of grounds as reasonably required.

Provides custodial support as directed. Performs other related custodial and maintenance duties.

Qualifications

• Vermont State Vehicle License
• Must be able to perform routine automotive preventive maintenance.
• Ability to work with children and adults.
• Ability to accept supervision.
• Experience in custodial or related work is desirable.

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Three current letters of reference

Equal Opportunity Employer / ...

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $21 to $21 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Safety/Security

Support Staff > Transportation

Welcome to Rutland City Public Schools, Transportation of Building and Grounds

The Rutland City Public Schools serve 3,000 students in the largest city in central Vermont. We are nestled in the heart of the Green Mountains, 10 miles from the Killington/Pico Ski Resort, surrounded by many lakes and streams. The district consists of: two EEE-2 Primary Schools, Rutland Intermediate School (3-6), Rutland Middle School (7-8), Rutland High School, Stafford Technical Center, RMS/RHS Allen Street Campus and the Grove Street Campus. Learn more on the web at rutlandcitypublicschools.org., The Rutland City Maintenance Department is responsible for all maintenance, custodial and groundskeeping services for the school dustrict. In addition, we own and operate our own bus fleet, which falls under this department. Bus drivers and crossing guards are also employed and supervised in this area.Learn more at our web site: rutlandcitypublicschols.com

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Glenn Scott , Director of B&G
• 156 Porter Street
• Rutland, Vermont 05701
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]