BUS ASSISTANT (2847)

Phoenix Union High School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Union High School District is seeking a Bus Assistant to support the Bus Driver, monitor students, keep the bus clean, and assist with entering and exiting the school bus.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CPR/First Aid certification, and willingness to handle safety and medical needs on transportation routes; the position supports transportation staff and communicates with families and schools.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; and six months of experience assisting adults or children with special needs preferred.
• Must possess current Red Cross first aid certificate and CPR certificate at time of employment or obtain within first 10 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists students with getting on and off the school bus and operates the wheelchair lift.
• Monitors behavior, safety, and medical needs of students on the bus.
• Assists Bus Driver with various tasks and maintains bus cleanliness.
• Completes required paperwork including route changes, mileage reports, and student counts.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Wheelchair lift operation

Bus safety procedures

Job description

BUS ASSISTANT

Job ID: 16307

Posted on: 8/19/2026 | Closing Date: 09/09/2026 | Location: TRANSPORTATION

DEPARTMENT: Transportation

WORK YEAR: 9 Months

SALARY SCHEDULE: Education Support Professional

SUMMARY

The Bus Assistant works with the Bus Driver to monitor students and keep the bus clean to ensure the students' safety. Operates a wheelchair lift and assists students with entering and exiting the school bus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists students with getting on and off the school bus. Operates the wheelchair lift and ties down wheel chairs as needed.
• Monitors and assists with maintain the behavior, safety, and medical needs of students on the school bus.
• Assists Bus Driver with various tasks as needed.
• Participates in cleaning and sterilizing buses.
• Communicates regularly with parents, supervisors, school staff, co-workers, and students.
• Completes all and assists with all required paperwork to include route changes, MIPS, mileage reports, and student counts.
• Supports the relationship between the Phoenix Union High School District and the public by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior when interacting with students, parents, visitors, and school staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and school information; follows Governing Board Policies; performs all other related duties as required or assigned.

The above essential functions are intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED equivalent; AND six months of experience assisting adults or children with special needs preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess current Red Cross first aid certificate and CPR certificate at time of employment or obtain within first 10 days of employment and maintain on a current status.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Skill in understanding, explaining, and applying relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in resolving problems among children.
• Skill in safely operating a school bus wheelchair lift.
• Skill in maintaining order and safety on a school bus.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Ability to identify and address student needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to provide excellent customer experiences, including but not limited to interacting tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Commitment to create and sustain a thriving learning and working environment for students and staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to use initiative within organizational policies, procedures and guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed on a school bus along designated routes.
• Work requires climbing up and down bus stairs, bending, kneeling, crouching or stooping, pulling, and may require lifting up to 100 pounds.
• May be exposed to hot and cold temperatures, hazardous chemicals, and infectious diseases.

The Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, as well as gender identity, gender expression and immigration status. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the Board does business. Any person who believes he or she has been subjected to discrimination, harassment or retaliation on the basis of any protected reason other than disability may file a complaint under Administrative Regulation JB-R, or may contact the Superintendent's designee, the District Hearing & Compliance Officer at:

Postings current as of 8/22/2026 5:10:08 PM CST.