School Bus Aide

Transport LLC; Abington Township (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay via direct deposit

No Nights or Weekends

Retirees encouraged to apply

Positive impact on students' lives

Job summary

Beacon Mobility is hiring a Student Transport Aide to assist with safe, reliable transportation for students with special needs. You will sit at the back of the vehicle with students, help them board and exit, and ensure proper seating and restraints while the vehicle is in motion.

Shifts are Monday to Friday, day time, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM with split shifts totaling 30–40 hours per week. Be part of a team delivering positive impact in education and travel safety.

Qualifications

• Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check, Child Abuse History Clearance and any required certifications per our School Districts.
• High school or equivalent (Required).

Responsibilities

• Aides sit in the back of the vehicle with students and ensure safety.
• Load and unload students and assist with boarding/exiting.
• Communicate effectively with school staff, students and caregivers.
• Install and secure students in approved child safety restraints.
• Follow routes and schedules for timely pickups and drop-offs.
• Maintain a clean, safe vehicle and report any maintenance needs.
• Address safety and behavioral concerns while the vehicle is moving.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay Rate & Benefits

• $16.00 Per hour
• Payment: Paid weekly via direct deposit

Key Responsibilities

• Aides are required to sit in the back of the vehicle with students.
• Load and unload students as required.
• Be knowledgeable and attentive to the unique needs of the students.
• Communicate effectively with school staff, students, and caregivers.
• Install and secure students in all approved child safety restraints.
• Learn the route to direct a substitute driver if needed.
• Attend all mandatory trainings.
• Address child safety and behavioral concerns while the vehicle is in motion.
• Assist students with special needs, including those in wheelchairs or with mobility challenges, in boarding and exiting the vehicle.
• Follow designated routes and schedules for timely pickups and drop-offs.
• Ensure the safety of all passengers, using safety equipment and securing students when necessary.
• Maintain clear communication with school staff, parents, and supervisors.
• Maintain a clean, safe vehicle and report any issues for repair or maintenance.

Qualifications

• Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check, Child Abuse History Clearance and any required certifications per our School Districts
• High school or equivalent (Required)

Shifts

Monday - Friday (Only) Day Time

Must Be Available to Work between 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM

No Night / No Weekends or Major Holidays

Shifts: Drivers will work two Shifts in per day (Split Shift/ Swing Shift)

AM Shift: 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM

PM Shift: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

6 - 8 Hours Per Day / 30 - 40 Hour Work Week

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

Why Join Us?

• Weekly pay via direct deposit.
• No Nights or Weekends, or Major Holidays
• Retiree's Encouraged to apply.
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of special needs students.

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time

For over 20 years, Medical Transport Systems has been providing transportation services to Bucks and Montgomery Counties and has been exclusively transporting special education students for the past seven years. The company currently has 80 employees that operate over 50 vehicles.