Bus Aide - Part Time / Full Time

Colonial School District; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 18,661 - 26,578; Part time

Job summary

Colonial School District is seeking a Part Time Bus Aide responsible for safely transporting students to and from school and related functions. The ideal candidate will assist the bus driver and ensure a safe, orderly environment for students.

Compensation is set at USD $16.42 per hour for a work year of 10 months. Applicants must meet stringent background check requirements and demonstrate a commitment to student safety and discipline.

Qualifications

• No felony convictions in the last five years.
• No convictions for crimes involving children.
• No drug-related convictions.
• Successful background check including child protection registry.
• Successful pre-employment drug screening.
• TB testing and Bus Attendant/Aide Health Certification.
• Successfully completed Bus Driver/Attendant State School.

Responsibilities

• Assist the bus driver in maintaining good student conduct.
• Inspect transportation passes to prevent unauthorized travel.
• Assist disabled students in getting on and off the bus.
• Ensure orderly boarding and disembarkation.
• Accurately complete and submit required paperwork.
• Demonstrate courtesy and respect for all students and personnel.
• Complete safety and operational checks of the school bus.
• Follow all state and federal rules and regulations.
• Report to work as scheduled or earlier to start the route.

Job description

Position Title

Bus Aide – Part Time

Position Goal

Safely transport students to and from school and school related functions.

Location & Reporting

Transportation, reports to Transportation Supervisor.

Compensation

USD $16.42 / hour. Work year: 10 months.

Start Date & Closing Date

Start date: To be determined. Closing date: June 30, 2024.

Minimum Requirements

• No felony convictions in the last five years.
• No convictions for crimes involving children.
• No drug‑related convictions.
• Successful background check including child protection registry.
• Successful pre‑employment drug screening.
• TB testing and Bus Attendant/Aide Health Certification.
• Successfully completed Bus Driver/Attendant State School.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the bus driver in maintaining good student conduct.
• Inspect transportation passes to prevent unauthorized travel.
• Assist disabled students in getting on and off the bus.
• Ensure orderly boarding and disembarkation.
• Accurately complete and submit required paperwork, including repair tickets, emergency evacuation forms, accident reports, incident reports, student counts, bus conduct reports, employee time sheets, and benefits information.
• Demonstrate courtesy, pleasant demeanor, and respect for all students, school personnel, parents, and the general motoring public.
• Complete safety and operational checks of the school bus and any special equipment before all trips with the bus driver.
• Follow all state and federal rules and regulations, and adhere to the procedures, policies, and practices presented in the 'Bus Driver and Bus Attendants Handbook'.
• Report to work as scheduled or earlier to prepare the bus and start the route on time regardless of weather conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.