School Bus Aide

Paramus Public Schools; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Paramus Public Schools is seeking a Bus Aide to assist on the district's transportation routes. This part-time role (about 3.5 hours per day) reports to the Transportation Coordinator and offers an hourly rate of $21.25.

The Bus Aide will supervise students, assist with loading and unloading, enforce stop safety procedures, and support emergency procedures while maintaining a safe, calm environment on the bus or van. AA/EOE.

Qualifications

• Background check and drug testing are required for all applicants.
• Experience with student transportation is a plus.
• Ability to assist and support students with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students safely and manage behavior on the bus per school transportation policies.
• Supervise children on the school bus/van to maintain positive conduct and safe driving conditions.
• Assist with emergency evacuation procedures and ensure student safety during emergencies.
• Safely load and unload students while following established transportation protocols.
• Assist children on and off the school bus/van as needed.
• Enforce and support school bus stop safety procedures.
• Take and maintain accurate student attendance for each trip.
• Accompany children to assigned school personnel upon arrival and escort them to the bus/van at dismissal.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of school vehicles.
• Provide physical assistance to students, including securement and helping students on and off the bus as needed.
• Document incidents accurately and report concerns in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate familiarity with and sensitivity to diverse student needs and accommodations.

Job description

Position: Bus Aide

Transportation Department

Effective Date(s): 2026-2027 school year

Job Goal(s): To assist in establishing and maintaining a calm, safe, and pleasant atmosphere on the bus/van.

Employment Terms: Part-time (3.5 hours per day) without medical benefits Not associated with any collective bargaining association

Reports To: Transportation Coordinator

Performance Responsibilities:

• Supervise students safely and manage student behavior in accordance with school transportation policies


• Supervise children on the school bus/van to maintain positive student conduct and ensure safe driving conditions


• Assist with emergency evacuation procedures and ensure student safety during emergencies


• Safely load and unload students while following established transportation protocols


• Assist children on and off the school bus/van as needed


• Enforce and support school bus stop safety procedures


• Take and maintain accurate student attendance for each trip


• Accompany children to assigned school personnel upon arrival and escort them to the bus/van at dismissal


• Maintain cleanliness and organization of school vehicles


• Provide physical assistance to students, including securement and helping students on and off the bus as needed


• Document incidents accurately and report concerns in a timely manner


• Demonstrate familiarity with and sensitivity to diverse student needs and accommodations

Salary: $21.25 hourly rate

Requirements: 1.Controlled substance testing and successful completion of criminal history background check are required of all applicants offered employment.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of Paraprofessional Staff.

AA/EOE