Bus Assistant

Caroline County Public Schools; Denton (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Caroline County Public Schools in Denton, Maryland is seeking a Bus Assistant to support the bus driver in safely transporting special education students. This role is classified as Full-Time with hourly pay from $17.51 to $28.11 and offers no benefits as an OT/temporary position.

Ideal candidates are at least 18, able to lift, willing to take 6 hours of training, and interested in pursuing certification as a school bus driver.

Qualifications

• Physically able to lift students and/or equipment.
• Is at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Has taken or is willing to take six (6) hours of training.
• Has the ability to read and write.
• Has a positive attitude towards children with special needs.
• Is willing to pursue certification as a school bus driver.

Responsibilities

• Assists the bus driver by helping students to load and unload from the bus.
• Helps to maintain proper student behavior while the bus is in operation.
• Assists the bus driver in keeping a clean, well-maintained bus.
• Deals with emergencies that may occur while riding the school bus.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the bus driver.

Skills

Lifting ability

Reading/writing

18 years old

Training equals six hours

Positive attitude

Certification pursuit

Job description

Bus Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5516627
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Aug 31, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: To assist the bus driver in providing safe transportation for special education students.

QUALIFICATIONS/ COMPETENCIES:

• Physically able to lift students and/or equipment.
• Is at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Has taken or is willing to take six (6) hours of training.
• Has the ability to read and write.
• Has a positive attitude towards children with special needs.
• Is willing to pursue certification as a school bus driver.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the bus driver by helping students to load and unload from the bus.
• Helps to maintain proper student behavior while the bus is in operation.
• Assists the bus driver in keeping a clean, well-maintained bus.
• Deals with emergencies that may occur while riding the school bus.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the bus driver.

Caroline County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, and in employment, on the basis ofactual or perceived, race, color,religion,national origin,sex,age,marital status,sexual orientation,genetic information,gender identity, ordisability. This prohibition pertains to enrollment in courses and program offerings, participation in school-sponsored activities, hiring, promotion, compensation, job classification, assignment, and all other functions and activities of the school system affecting either its student population or its employees.

PAY & HOURS: This position is an Occasional Temporary (OT) employee. There are no benefits associated with this position. The rate of pay is on the first increment of the Support Services Salary I scale, which is based on knowledge, experience, skills, and training related to this position.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $17.51 to $28.11 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

• Hannah Burack , HR
• Email: [e-mail]

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