Bus Aide 2026-2027

Southeast Polk Community School District; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Southeast Polk Community School District is hiring a Bus Aide to supervise and ensure the safety of students during transit. Responsibilities include assisting with loading, unloading, and managing student behavior, as well as providing an appropriate role model.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, be 18 or older, and display a caring attitude. This role requires physical dexterity and the ability to handle emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to manage students' physical needs, behavior, and safety.
• Capable of lifting and dragging students in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with loading and unloading pupils safely.
• Provide support during emergencies.
• Maintain confidentiality on sensitive information.

Skills

Ability to work with students

Practical knowledge of special equipment

Ability to take charge in emergencies

Caring and optimistic attitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Title: Bus Aide

Qualifications Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• 18 years of age or older.
• Practical knowledge of special equipment and appliances.
• Ability and willingness to accept the responsibility of the position.
• Ability to work with students and provide a caring and optimistic attitude.
• Able to take charge in emergency situations.

Reports to

Director of Transportation

Job Goal

To assist with the supervision and safety of students while on the bus. This position requires continuous use of independent judgment. The performance responsibilities as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the transportation department.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assist with the safe loading and unloading of pupils at their stop.
• Managing pupils' physical needs during transit.
• Managing pupils' behavior during transit.
• Assisting the driver to assure safety, welfare, and orderly conduct of passengers while on the bus.
• Assist in emergency situations.
• Provide an appropriate role model for the students.
• Maintain confidentiality on sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Must have physical dexterity in limbs and digits and be free of impairment of the use of a foot, leg, hand, finger, or an arm or other structural defects of limitations likely to interfere with the ability to assist with the safe order of the school bus.
• Must be capable of assisting in the emergency evacuation of students riding the bus by extraction through emergency windows, doors and roof exits including:
  • Stepping down 3.5 feet from the bus floor to the ground out the rear bus emergency door.
  • Lifting students weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be capable of dragging 125 pounds for a distance of 100 feet.
• Must be capable of sitting up to 1 hour per setting.
• Must be capable of standing up to 30 minutes at a time.
• Must be capable of climbing 4 bus entry steps.
• Must be capable of operating handicap lift equipment, emergency window, door exits and opening engine hood with pull forces up to 60 lbs.
• Must present appropriate appearance and personal cleanliness suited to working in close proximity to school children and teachers.
• Must be capable of working with co-workers with different personalities.
• Must be capable of working in extreme temperatures and humidity and other environmental conditions.
• Must be able to handle situations where contact with bodily fluids is possible. Bodily fluids may be feces, vomit, and urine, mucus from the nose or mouth.

Clothing

• Street Clothes.
• Appropriate clothing and/or protective equipment required by the task; such as coats, hats and gloves and anti-slip footwear when walking on ice while assisting on the bus during cold winter periods.

Terms of Employment

• Employment based on need.
• Hours and number of days assigned as need requires.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Southeast Polk Board Policy.

Disclaimer

The statements of this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the Southeast Polk Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), genetic information (for employment), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Joseph M. Horton, Deputy Superintendent, Equal Opportunity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Southeast Polk District Office, 8031 NE University Ave., Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, (515)-967-4294, [e-mail]. Inquiries or grievances may also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Des Moines, IA, 50319-0201, [phone]; or the U.S. Department of Education, Region VII Office of Civil Rights, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago IL 60661.