Bus Aide

Caroline County Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in the United States is seeking a Bus Aide to assist in maintaining a safe and orderly atmosphere on the bus. The role involves supervising students during transport and ensuring the bus is clean and safe. Candidates should have prior experience working with children, effective communication and organizational skills, and knowledge of safety practices. This position supports the overall safety and wellbeing of students as they travel to and from school.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge.
• Prior experience as a bus aide, preferably in a school district or with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising students on the bus.
• Ensure the bus is clean and safe.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of safety operations

CPR and first aid knowledge

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Transportation
• Date Posted: 4/10/2025
• Location: Transportation

Title: Bus Aide

Position Purpose

The bus aide will work under the direction of the bus driver to assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere on the bus. The bus aide works alongside the bus driver to safely transport students to and from school on a clean bus. The bus aide will help to supervise students on the bus in accordance with the School Board policy and established district procedures.

Essential Functions

• Assists in supervising students on the bus
• Assists in making sure that the bus is clean and safe
• Performs a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure
• Accept responsibility for the direction
• Deal effectively and courteously with students, parents, teachers, and principals
• Monitor the students in accordance to school practices and procedures
• Makessound judgement
• Relay factual information in and out of the organization.
• Understand meanings of words and signs
• Observe and heed in accordance to the law governing the license of bus drivers
• Reports to bus driver as appropriate regarding infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues involving students
• Performs other related tasks as assigned
• Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication skills
• Effective organizational and problem solving skills
• Safety operations procedures and practices
• CPR and first aid and emergency procedures
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and district guidelines

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying

Experience

• Successful prior experience working as a bus aide, preferably in a school district or with children

FLSA Status

Nonexempt