Countywide - Bus Aide

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Alabama; On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan County Schools is seeking a School Bus Aide to support students during loading, transit, and unloading on daily routes. The role emphasizes safety, correct bus passes, and collaboration with the driver and special education staff.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid when assigned to exceptional children, health fitness, and complete required trainings within six months. The position requires punctuality, professionalism, and a positive school-community presence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR and First Aid training required for exceptional children assignment.
• Must complete 30 hours in-service training for exceptional children within 6 months.
• Good general health and ability to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist children in getting on/off the bus and aid them during transit.
• Check bus passes to prevent unauthorized riders.
• Assist the driver with school bus safety and procedures.
• Stay with riders during breakdowns or emergencies while driver seeks help.
• Follow procedures from Special Education personnel and IEP mandates.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the director.
• Engage in ongoing professional training to improve knowledge.
• Represent the school system positively at all times.

Skills

Transportation handbook procedures

Student safety and distraction control

Punctuality and time management

Education

High School Diploma

CPR and First Aid certification

30 hours in-service training (exceptional children)

Good general health

Job description

Morgan County Schools

Job Description

Title: School Bus Aide

Immediate Supervisor: School Principal and Driver

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent
2. Valid CPR and First Aid training when assigned to exceptional children
3. Possess 30 hours of in-service training for exceptional children OR complete in the first 6 months of employment
4. Good general health

Skills and Abilities:

1. Possesses general understanding of procedures in the Morgan County Transportation Handbook
2. Maintains proper control and assistance to students without distracting the driver
3. Manages time efficiently by arriving at bus 15 minutes prior to loading time and not allowing other jobs or responsibilities to interfere with bus position

Essential Functions:

1. Assists young or exceptional children in getting on and off the bus and provides assistance to the child in route
2. Checks bus passes to prevent unauthorized riders
3. Assists the driver in all aspects of school bus safety and other procedures
4. Stays with riders in the event of breakdown or other emergency while the driver seeks assistance
5. Follows all procedures communicated by Special Education personnel and follows all IEP mandates
6. Performs other special duties as assigned by the director
7. Engages in continuous professional training that enhances personal knowledge and self-improvement
8. Represents the school system, department, and all school personnel in a positive manner at all times

Other Attributes:

1. Physically able to perform all duties associated with position in keeping with state and federal guidelines
2. Demonstrates that the safety of children is the number one priority
3. Wears appropriate clothing and is well-groomed

Evaluation:

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

NOTE:

Statements included in this description are intended to be representative of the duties and responsibilities of this job and are not to be interpreted as being all inclusive. The employee may be assigned other duties that are not specifically included.