Bus Aide - Part Time / Full Time

Colonial School District; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

The Colonial School District is looking for a Transportation/Bus Aide to ensure safe student transport and assist with bus operations.

This role involves managing conduct, assisting disabled students, and completing necessary paperwork. Candidates must pass background checks and health certifications. The compensation is $16.42/hour, with a work year of 10 months.

Qualifications

• Must not have felony convictions in last five years.
• Must have TB testing and Bus Attendant/Aide Health Certification.
• Must have successfully completed Bus Driver/Attendant State School.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely to and from school functions.
• Assist disabled students in getting on and off the bus.
• Complete necessary transportation paperwork.

Skills

Conduct management

Safety checks

Student assistance

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – External

• Position Type: Transportation/Bus Aide
• Date Posted: 7/1/2024
• Location: Operations Center – Transportation
• Date Available: As Needed
• Closing Date: 07/31/2025
• Reports To: Transportation Supervisor
• Start Date: To Be Determined
• Work Year: 10 Months
• Compensation: $16.42/hour

Position Goal

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

Minimum Requirements

• Must not have felony convictions in last five years.
• Must not have ever been convicted of a crime involving children.
• Must not have ever been convicted of drug‑related crimes.
• Must pass a successful background check including child protection registry.
• Must pass a successful pre‑employment drug screening.
• Must have TB testing and Bus Attendant/Aide Health Certification.
• Must have successfully completed Bus Driver/Attendant State School.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the Bus Driver in maintaining good student conduct on the bus.
• Inspects transportation passes to prevent unauthorized travel.
• Assists disabled students in getting on and off the bus.
• Assures that students get on and off the bus in an orderly fashion.
• Responsible for accurate completion and submission of all necessary transportation paperwork, including repair tickets, emergency evacuation forms, accident reports, incident reports, student counts, Bus Conduct Reports, Employee Time Sheets, and benefits information.
• Demonstrates courtesy, pleasantness, and respect for all students, school personnel, parents, and the general public.
• Completes safety and operational checks of the school bus and any special equipment before all trips with Bus Driver.
• Follows all State and Federal rules and regulations and adheres to the procedures, policies, and practices presented in the “Bus Driver and Bus Attendants Handbook”.
• Reports to work as scheduled or before in order 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.