Bus Assistant - Part Time

Young World Physical Education; Payson (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Payson Unified District Transportation in Payson, Arizona is seeking a part-time Bus Assistant at 28 hours per week to support the Bus Driver and ensure rider safety during transportation to and from school and during field trips.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, ability to obtain an IVP fingerprint clearance card within 45 days, CPR/AED/First Aid certifications, and 2 years of experience with students preferred. Reports to the Director of Transportation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card within 45 days of employment.
• Two years experience working with students preferred.
• Must possess or obtain CPR, AED and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist students on the bus enroute to and from school and during field trips.
• Assist with safe onboarding and offboarding of students at schools.
• Communicate with parents and students as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and FERPA.

Skills

Student supervision

Safety awareness

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Bus Assistant - Part Time

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This job is also posted in Payson Unified School District #10

Job Details

Job ID: 5887950

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 15, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: BUS ASSISTANT - Part Time, 28 hours per week

DEPARTMENT: Transportation

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card within forty-five (45) days of employment.
• Two years experience in working with students is preferred.
• Must currently possess (or have the ability to obtain upon hire) CPR, AED and First Aid certifications.
• Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

JOB GOALS:

The Bus Assistant, under the direction of the Director of Transportation, accompanies the Bus Driver and provides assistance, guidance and supervision to students with varying levels of disability (ranging from none to severe) and facilitates rider safety during transportation to and from school and during other special events such as field trips.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following tasks are essential for this position. This list is not inclusive of all responsibilities. Individuals may not perform all of these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed.

• Complies with all HIPAA and FERPA related confidentiality requirements.
• Develops positive relations with students, parents, school staff and the public.
• Supervises and assists students on the bus while enroute to and from school and during other special events.
• Assists at the schools to ensure safe onboarding and offboarding of students.
• Assists during school field trips.
• Assists in communication with parents, and students as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

Knowledge of:

• District policies, operations and organization.
• Interpersonal skills including tact, courtesy, and diplomacy.
• Communication (telephone, email, etc.) etiquette.
• The proper use of the English language.
• Child behavior.
• Related Dept of Transportation safety protocol.

Skill and Ability to:

• Work cooperatively with others and provide a high level of customer service.
• Establish work priorities to meet schedules and timelines.
• Work with, assist and supervise students with varying degrees of emotional and behavioral handicaps.
• Maintain all pertinent safety protocols during the transportation of students.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform lifting, pushing and/or pulling which does not exceed 50 pounds and is an infrequent aspect of the job.
• Requires vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.
• Requires the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend.
• Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
• Requires the ability to stand for long periods.
• Requires the ability to walk long distances.
• Is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Director of Transportation in accordance with the provisions of Governing Board policy in evaluation of classified personnel.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9 or 10 months (depending on assignment)

SALARY: Salary for the position is set according to the Classified Salary Schedule determined by the Governing Board.

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FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Christine DeCarlo Human Resources Specialist
• 902 W Main St
• Payson, Arizona 85547
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]