School Bus Aide - 1 year only

Westerly Public Schools; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Westerly Public Schools Transportation in Westerly, RI is hiring a School Bus Aide for a 1-year term. The role focuses on assisting students with extraordinary needs during bus transit to ensure safety and timely arrival at home and school.

Responsibilities include behavior management, assisting with wheelchairs and lift systems, and coordinating with drivers. Requires high school diploma and First Aid/CPR certifications.

Qualifications

• Previous work with children in an educational or childcare environment.
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certification & Licensing: First Aid/CPR, Safety Care Training.

Responsibilities

• Manages behavior of students using district safety care protocols while entering, in transit, or exiting the bus.
• Secures wheelchairs, harnesses and/or car seats and operates lift system for students with needs.
• Provides written records of violations to the Transportation Dispatcher as needed.
• Supervises usage and handling of assistive tech devices.
• Assists bus drivers with day-to-day management and emergency procedures.
• Communicates effectively with students.
• Participates in staff meetings and training sessions.
• Carries out health plans and can provide first aid as necessary.
• Assists students crossing streets if necessary.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Performs related work as required and assigned

Skills

Experience with children

Wheelchair boarding/exiting procedures

Effective communication with children

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

First Aid/CPR Certification

Safety Care Training

Job description

School Bus Aide - 1 year only

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Job Details

Job ID: 5971321

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 26, 2026 4: 00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: School Bus Aide - 1 year only

Location: Transportation

Class Title: Regular - Non Exempt - Local 808

Effective Date: 10/26/2026

Salary Range: $21.39/Hr

Hours per week: Part Time

General Statement: The School Bus Aide provides support in transit to students with extraordinary needs being transported on School Buses. This position requires knowledge of caring for students with extraordinary physical, medical or behavioral needs, manipulating and securing equipment on and off a school bus, supporting the bus driver and maintaining the safety of students while the bus is in transit to ensure their safe arrival at school and home each day.

Responsibilities:

• Manages behavior of students using district safety care protocols while entering, while in transit, or exiting the bus.
• Manages seating including securing wheelchairs, harness and/or car seats needed for extraordinary physical, medical or behavioral needs of students. This includes operating the lift system to support students entering or exiting the Bus
• Provide written records of violations of the student code to the Transportation Dispatcher as necessary.
• Supervises appropriate usage and proper handling of assist tech devices.
• Assists bus drivers with the day to day management of students as well as any emergency procedures as necessary.
• Communicates effectively with students
• Participates in all staff meetings and training sessions.
• Ability to carry out a health plan and/or provide first aid as necessary
• Assist students crossing street if necessary
• Must understand and maintain confidentiality
• Performs related work as required and assigned

Qualifications:

• Experience Preferred:
  • Previous work with children in an educational or childcare environment.
  • Understanding of the mechanical process used to board and exit a bus for wheelchairs and any other transport devices.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with children of all abilities.
  • Exhibit patience, respect towards others, and a positive attitude in working with the general public.
• Education:
  • High School diploma or equivalent
• Certification & Licensing:
  • Must be willing and able to be certified in First Aid/CPR, Safety Care Training

Please note: Applicants for safety-sensitive positions with the Westerly Public School District are required to complete a urinalysis drug test as part of the employment application process. This notice is provided to inform applicants of the District’s intent to include such testing in its hiring procedures.

We encourage internal movements that increase innovation, and encourage employees to stay and grow within our District. Please note that all assignments are subject to change based on the needs of the District. Additionally, school year positions, both certified and non-certified, posted during the school year are temporary unless otherwise indicated to allow for internal movement at the close of the respective school year. Questions can be directed to: [e-mail]

Westerly Public School District is proud to be 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.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $21.39 to $21.39 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 23 Highland Avenue
• Westerly, Rhode Island 02891
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]