School Bus Aide

City-of-Harrisonburg,-Va; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Harrisonburg's Department of Public Transportation is seeking a full-time School Bus Aide to support students as they travel to and from school, field trips, and sports events. The ideal candidate will be available when schools are in session and will help ensure safe and orderly transport.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and some experience with children. The City offers benefits including health insurance, retirement, life insurance, paid leave and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and some experience in working with children, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain discipline on the school bus.
• Assist students boarding and leaving the bus.
• Accommodate students with special transportation needs.
• Ensure student safety during transport.
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining the bus interior.

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 career for you!

The School Bus Aide is a full-time position with benefits and a preferred hiring rate of $17.92 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and some experience in working with children, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Screenings

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

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.