School Bus Aide

DS Bus Lines; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Dental

Vision

Company Paid Life Insurance

Paid classroom and on-the-job training

Job summary

WE Transport LLC is hiring a School Bus Monitor to assist students with entry/exit, seatbelt use, and safe boarding. The role includes monitoring behavior, coordinating with staff, and using the two-way radio system to ensure clear communication.

Training is provided, with the potential for career development within Beacon Mobility’s network. The position offers 20–25 hours per week at $16.94 per hour, with split shifts (early morning and afternoon).

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (spoken and written).
• Ability to pass a background check, CORI/SORI, and drug screen.
• Must be reliable and safety-conscious in a school transport environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely assist students getting on/off the bus; ensure use of seatbelts and proper seating.
• Monitor student behavior and provide guidance as needed.
• Report unsafe or inappropriate behavior to management and follow directions.
• Communicate clearly with students, parents, teachers, and Van Pool staff using the radio system.

Skills

English communication

Safety mindset

Dependability

Tools

Two-way radio operation

Job description

WE Transport LLC

Being a School Bus Monitor for WE Transport gives you the pay you deserve and the benefits you need.

What We Offer

20-25 hours per week $16.94 per hour Split Shifts- 5:30am-9:00am & 1:00pm-5:00pm (example only, exact hours depend on assigned route) 401(k) plan option, Dental, Vision, & Company Paid Life Insurance Paid classroom and on-the-job training

Requirements

• Age 18+
• Ability to pass a background check, CORI/SORI, drug screen
• Effectively communicate in English (spoken and written)

What You’ll Be doing

• Safely assist students as needed. This includes helping them enter and exit the vehicle, using the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belts, and safely securing them in car seats and booster seats.
• Lifting may be required.
• Monitor student behavior to provide appropriate guidance, feedback, and direction when necessary.
• Report unsafe and inappropriate student behavior to management; follow directions and implement corrective steps as assigned.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and clearly in (English) with students, parents, teachers, and Van Pool staff.
• Must demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills while using Van Pool’s two-way radio system.
• Must have the physical capability to safely install car seats and booster seats.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal directions and instructions from supervisors.
• Must demonstrate a willingness to work effectively with school age children with special needs.

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.

We Transport / Towne Bus is a premier Long Island-based school bus company serving districts throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York City, Westchester County, and Bridgeport, Connecticut.

A major part of our company’s repertoire includes special needs transportation and services for wheelchair-bound individuals.

Why Beacon Mobility

We are a family of transportation companies across 25 states, providing Mobility Without Limits. Our focus to show that every ride matters by helping people live, learn, and achieve every day.

Who we are

Safe, reliable transportation for 100 Years Customized mobility solutions Serving students, patients, and 1,500+ communities Nearly 20,000 employees strong

What we do best

People First Safety Always School Bus & Special Education Paratransit Non‑Emergency Medical Alternative Student Transportation

Why it matters

Transportation creates opportunity Mobility builds independence Every Ride Matters