Special Education Bus Aide Trainer serving Monongalia County Schools

Monongalia County Schools; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Monongalia County Schools seeks a Special Education Bus Aide Trainer to provide classroom instruction and hands-on training for transportation aides working with students with special needs.

The trainer ensures trainees demonstrate competence in safe use of specialized equipment and procedures, delivering practical lessons aligned with district standards and state requirements.

Qualifications

• Adaptability to program needs and directives.
• Proven ability to teach proper use of special needs transportation equipment.
• Strong organizational skills; timely completion of training docs.
• Commitment to staying current on best practices for district equipment.
• Experience training aides in bus special needs equipment.
• Completion of state/national training programs related to equipment and procedures.
• Ability to schedule, conduct, and evaluate training sessions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical instruction aligned with district and state standards.
• Administer evaluations and practical tests to assess trainee proficiency.
• Maintain training records and documentation.
• Incorporate best practices and current standards into sessions.
• Stay informed on latest equipment, safety protocols, and instructional techniques.

Skills

Adaptability

Training delivery

Organization

Continuing education

Aide training

Training programs

Scheduling training

Communication skills

Job description

Special Education Bus Aide Trainer serving Monongalia County Schools

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Job Details

Job ID: 5927803

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Employment Term: Part-time/As Needed

Salary: $30.00 per hour

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to adapt to program needs and directives
• Proven effectiveness in teaching the proper use of special needs transportation equipment and procedures
• Strong organizational skills, including timely completion and submission of all training-related documentation
• Commitment to staying current on best practices and techniques for the use of special equipment utilized by the district
• Prior experience providing training to aides in the use of school bus special needs equipment will be given hiring preference.
• Completion of state and/or national-level training programs related to school bus special needs equipment and procedures
• Ability to effectively schedule, conduct, and evaluate training sessions and administer performance assessments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job Description: The Special Education Bus Aide Trainer is responsible for providing both classroom instruction and hands‑on training for transportation aides who assist students with special needs. The trainer will ensure that all trainees demonstrate competence in the safe and proper use of specialized equipment and procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering effective, practical instruction aligned with district and state standards.
• Administering evaluations and practical tests to assess trainee proficiency.
• Maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date training records and documentation.
• Incorporating best practices and current standards into all training sessions.
• Remaining informed about the latest equipment, safety protocols, and instructional techniques relevant to special needs transportation.

The trainer is expected to uphold high standards of professionalism and ensure that all training contributes to the safe and effective transportation of students with special needs.

Reports To: County Transportation Director; EPIC Administrator

Conditions of Employment: Recommended by the EPIC Administrator; Confirmed by the EPIC Regional Council

The Eastern Panhandle Instructional Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Type:

Part‑Time

Salary: $30 to $30 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Terri Hickerson , Human Resources Director
• 109 S. College Street
• Martinsburg, West Virginia 25401
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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