Bus Aide Substitute

Prince George County Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Prince George County Public Schools is seeking a Substitute Bus Driver Aide – Special Needs to support safety and care for handicapped students loading and unloading, and during in-route transportation. The role reports to the Director of Transportation and involves operating lifts, securing students, and assisting with emergency drills.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, state physical exams, and First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• Hold a high school diploma or GED equivalency certificate.
• Meet state physical examination requirements.
• National Red Cross First Aid Course completed.
• Ability to manage exuberant behavioral characteristics of youthful riders.
• Ability to recognize problems and move quickly to solve them.

Responsibilities

• Operate hydraulic-lift equipment bus to load and unload wheelchair-confined students.
• Secure each student using harnesses, belts, wheelchair locks or safety equipment.
• Maintain discipline per division regulations.
• Assist in emergency evacuation drills per division regulations.
• Instruct riders to be responsible passengers.
• Report personal absences in time for supervisor to secure substitute aide.
• Know the physical and/or emotional handicap of each student on the bus.
• Be alert and exercise good judgement in emergencies and special requests by parents.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Transportation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Behavioral management

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Communication with parents

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Position Type:
  Substitute/ Transportation Aide Substitute
• Date Posted:
  10/8/2026
• Location:
  Transportation

TITLE:

Substitute Bus Driver Aide – Special Needs

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To assist with the safety and care of handicapped students loading and unloading, and in-route to and from school

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a high school diploma or GED equivalency certificate
• Meet state physical examination requirements
• Must have successfully completed the National Red Cross First Aid Course
• Ability to deal with exuberant behavioral characteristics of youthful riders
• Ability to recognize problems and move quickly to solve them

REPORTS TO:

Director of Transportation. Each driver shall be directly responsible to the principals of the school(s) he/she serves on matters related to student discipline and patron relations

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To operate hydraulic-lift equipment bus for the purpose of loading and unloading of wheelchair-confined students
• To secure each student into his/her location with either harnesses, seat belts, wheelchair locks, or other safety equipment
• To maintain discipline in keeping with division regulations
• To assist in emergency evacuation drills in keeping with division regulations
• To instruct riders regarding being responsible passengers
• To report personal absences in time for supervisor to secure substitute aide
• To know the physical and/or emotional handicap of each student on the bus
• To be alert and exercise good judgement concerning emergencies, disabled vehicles, and irregular special requests by parents of riders
• To perform other duties as assigned by Director of Transportation
• Perform other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work involves limited physical tasks and may involve limited lifting, stooping, climbing of steps, and the ability to lift and/or carry children as required

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Substitute - Hourly

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Personnel