School Bus Aide (20-29 hr.)

City of Charlottesville; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Charlottesville is seeking a part-time School Bus Aide to monitor student conduct on buses and ensure safety. This role involves managing student behavior, assisting bus operators, and participating in safety drills. The position offers a starting pay of $19.65/hour with various benefits including paid holidays and health insurance.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement options

Gym reimbursement

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of eighth grade or equivalent required.
• Experience managing children is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage loading/unloading of students to ensure safety.
• Maintain order during bus rides.
• Participate in safety drills.

Skills

Knowledge of student conduct on buses

Observation skills

Rule enforcement

Relationship building with riders

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Education

Completion of eighth grade or equivalent

Job description

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General Summary:
Pupil Transportation aims to provide dependable, efficient, and safe transportation services. The School Bus Aide monitors student conduct on buses, assists with discipline and safety, and performs related duties. Work is primarily supervised, routine, and within a specific area.

Starting pay is $19.65/hour, based on education and experience. It is a part-time 20-29 hours/week, non-exempt position with pro-rated benefits. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, health insurance, life insurance, retirement options, gym reimbursement, and training opportunities.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Manage loading/unloading of students to ensure safety.
2. Maintain order during bus rides.
3. Participate in safety drills.
4. Enforce discipline and safety regulations.
5. Keep records and report on student behavior.
6. Assist bus operators as needed.
7. Operate city vehicles if required.
8. Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of eighth grade or equivalent.

Special Requirements:

• Possibility of driving city vehicles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing children is desirable.

Skills:

Knowledge of student conduct on buses, observation skills, rule enforcement, relationship building with riders, and ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Physical Conditions & Additional Info:

Standard environment; occasional lifting of 50+ lbs; physical ability to perform tasks like sitting long periods, reaching, bending, climbing, and evacuating passengers.

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting workforce diversity and prohibits discrimination based on various characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Background checks, reference checks, and drug tests are conducted for final candidates. Marijuana remains illegal under federal law and city policy.