School Bus Aide

Harrisonburg VA; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Department of Public Transportation as a full-time School Bus Aide in Harrisonburg, VA. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of students during transportation to school and events, while working collaboratively with the bus driver. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and experience working with children. Excellent benefits included.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Paid leave and holidays

Qualifications

• Experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to assist students with special transportation needs.
• Knowledge of safety protocols for student transport.

Responsibilities

• Assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline on the bus.
• Ensure the safety and security of students during transport.
• Assist students with special needs boarding and exiting the bus.

Skills

Working with children

Discipline maintenance

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Do you enjoy working with children of all ages and want a full-time job that is gratifying and allows you to be a positive influence in the local community? If so, the Department of Public Transportation's School Bus Aide position may be the right job for you!

The School Bus Aide is a full-time position with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $17.57 - $18.89 per hour. The ideal candidate for this position will be available when Harrisonburg City Public Schools are in session to help ensure that local students arrive at school, field trips, and athletics events in a safe manner.

As a School Bus Aide, you'll assist:

• The school bus driver in maintaining discipline;
• Students boarding and leaving the school bus;
• Students with special transportation needs, such as wheelchairs, braces, crutches, and more;
• With the security of students on the bus while observing the special needs of passengers;
• With cleaning and maintaining the inside of the school bus.

A list of the ideal candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is available in the class specification .

• High school diploma or GED and some experience in working with children, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Click here to view the physical requirements for this position.

The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

• Job-specific physical;
• Drug screen; and
• Criminal background check.

To Apply: In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 06/09/2025)

The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement (VRS & MissionSquare), life insurance, paid leave and holidays.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the company

Harrisonburg is an independent city in the Shenandoah Valley region of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States.

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