School Bus Aide: Safe Student Transport & Support

Canal Winchester School District; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Canal Winchester School District is seeking a Bus Aide for Regular and/or Handicapped Students on a substitute basis. The role supports the Transportation Coordinator and Special Education Director to ensure safe student transportation.

Required are a high school diploma or GED and an Ohio Educational Aide permit, plus experience with children. You must be able to assist seated and handicapped students, de-escalate conflicts, and follow all safety and IEP-related procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• Ability to positively interact with children and adults.
• Ability to de-escalate conflict on a bus.
• Physical strength to monitor students and assist handicapped students.
• Ability to lift and/or assist handicapped students.
• Formal and/or in-service training related to transporting handicapped students.

Responsibilities

• Assists bus driver in supervising students on the bus and during entry/exit of handicapped students.
• Maintains control and discipline of students while the bus is in operation.
• Applies safety rules and regulations for transporting students, including IEP-specific items.
• Secures wheelchairs and seatbelts when necessary.
• Cooperates with the bus driver to whom the aide is assigned.
• Assist with evacuation procedures in emergencies.

Skills

Experience with children

Positive interaction

De-escalation skills

Mobility & lifting

IEP/training familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Ohio Educational Aide permit

Job description

Canal Winchester School District is seeking a Bus Aide for Regular and/or Handicapped Students on a substitute basis. The role supports the Transportation Coordinator and Special Education Director to ensure safe student transportation.

Required are a high school diploma or GED and an Ohio Educational Aide permit, plus experience with children. You must be able to assist seated and handicapped students, de-escalate conflicts, and follow all safety and IEP-related procedures.