North Little Rock School District Transportation Bus Aide

Young World Physical Education; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 17,715 - 22,454; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a part-time Bus Aide in North Little Rock. This role involves assisting with the safe transportation of students, including those with special needs. Responsibilities include loading and unloading students, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, and maintaining order on the bus. A high school diploma is preferred but no prior experience is necessary. The position offers flexible working hours between $12.86 and $16.30 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• No prior experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with loading and unloading students on the bus.
• Maintain order on the bus and ensure safety rules are followed.
• Help the bus driver and provide aid to students.

Job description

North Little Rock School District Transportation Bus Aide

North Little Rock School District, Transportation Department – North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Job Details

Job ID: 5506052

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Summary

The Bus Aide plays a crucial role in assisting with the transportation of students, including those with special needs, within the North Little Rock School District. Responsibilities include helping with loading and unloading students, ensuring students' adherence to safety rules, and maintaining order on the bus.

Essential Functions

• Clocks in at scheduled duty time and is on the bus before departure.
• Rides only on the assigned bus, unless directed otherwise by a Dispatcher.
• Sits in a seat facilitating student observation and management, typically at the rear of the bus or behind the last occupied student seat.
• Assists the bus driver, parents, and school personnel in loading and unloading students, particularly preschool and physically impaired students.
• Checks the wheelchair lift operation daily and reviews wheelchair securing points and occupant restraints for proper functioning.
• Assists the bus driver and students in following school bus rules and procedures.
• Maintains an updated seating chart with student information and ensures each student's presence on the bus.
• Ensures seat belts, wheelchair securing points, and occupant restraints are properly stored when not in use.
• Remains alert to student needs, provides directions, and maintains order, unless attending to student needs.
• Keeps records of student injuries and reports them immediately to Coordinators or school personnel.
• Submits misconduct information to building administrators, and encourages conferences with parents, guardians, and school staff regarding student behavior.
• Performs various relevant duties, including securing wheelchairs, cleaning up students, helping the driver clean the bus, securing carry‑on items, and assisting with inspections.
• Familiarize themselves with assigned routes, runs, bus stops, student names, and exceptionalities. Provides assistance to substitute bus drivers when needed.
• Maintains knowledge of first‑aid procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation.

Position Qualifications

Competency Statement(s):

• Customer Oriented – Ability to take care of customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Diversity Oriented – Ability to work effectively with people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Honesty / Integrity – Ability to be truthful and seen as credible in the workplace.
• Patience – Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, avoiding hastiness or impetuousness.
• Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Team Building – Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.

Education: High school diploma preferred.

Experience: No prior experience necessary.

Physical Demands

Stand frequently; Walk frequently; Sit constantly; Handling/fingering frequently; Reach outward frequently; Reach above shoulder frequently; Climb occasionally; Crawl occasionally; Squat or kneel frequently; Bend frequently.

Push/Pull: 12 lbs or less frequently; 13‑25 lbs frequently; 26‑40 lbs occasionally; 41‑100 lbs occasionally.

Other physical requirements: Vision near, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception; Sense of sound (ability to hear traffic signals, warnings); Sense of touch; Ability to wear PPE: seatbelt.

Work Environment

The work environment is generally outdoors assisting with loading/unloading of students on the bus. Standard noise levels range from quiet to loud depending on activities. Large crowds and student assembly situations are encountered.

Position Type & Salary

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary: $12.86 to $16.30 per hour

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2400 Willow Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]