Bus Aide - Districtwide at Transportation

Scottsdale-Unified-School-Distric; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottsdale Unified School District is seeking a Bus Aide for Districtwide Transportation in Scottsdale, AZ. The role supports student safety, monitors behavior, and assists with loading/unloading and equipment such as wheelchairs and lifts.

Starting immediately, candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, and obtain First Aid/CPR within 30 days, plus DPS FPCC clearance. This is a full-time position with responsibilities across district transportation operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• First Aid and CPR certifications within 30 days of employment.
• Wheelchair and special needs handling training.
• Valid DPS Arizona FPCC fingerprint clearance card is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe loading and unloading of students and operate equipment for attending to students with special needs.
• Monitor student conduct and enforce appropriate disciplinary controls on the bus.
• Perform routine cleaning and bus maintenance; address spills and bodily fluids as needed.
• Respond to inquiries from parents with compassion and understanding.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Skills

Customer service

Student supervision

Wheelchair lift operation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Bus Aide - Districtwide at Transportation

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Job Details

Job ID: 5895350
Application Deadline: Oct 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Aug 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PAY GRADE: C

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE: This is the first level in the series. Incumbents are responsible for monitoring and securing special needs and other students. Monitors bus equipment use and student behavior and safety.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Ensures the safe loading and unloading of students to and from destinations, to include operation of specialized equipment for attending to students with special needs, including car seats, wheelchairs, seat belts, lifts, and/or other applicable equipment.
• Monitors daily school bus activities to ensure proper student conduct at all times, and adherence to appropriate disciplinary controls.
• Performs routine cleaning and bus maintenance activities, to include attending to spills and cleaning of body fluids.
• Responds to and/or resolves inquiries and/or concerns from parents, demonstrating compassion and understanding.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: (positions in this class typically require):

High School Diploma, or G.E.D.; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: (positions in this class typically require):

Licensing Requirements:

• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR Certifications within 30 days of employment;
• Ability to complete wheelchair and special needs handling training;
• Valid Department of Public Safety (DPS) Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC)

KNOWLEDGE: (position requirements at entry):

Knowledge of:

• Customer service principles;
• First aid practices.

SKILLS: (position requirements at entry):

Skill in:

• Providing customer service;
• Maintaining order among students on a bus;
• Operating, maneuvering and/or controlling the actions of safety restraint and wheelchair lift devices
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 125 pounds of force for testing, up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to fumes, odors, and extreme temperatures.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Return To Work Retirees will have an hourly rate approximately 9% lower than listed below without falling below minimum wage.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $16.31 to $16.97 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jack Taylor , Supervisor
• Transportation
• Email: [e-mail]

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