Special Needs Transportation Aide - 7.5 Hour Position (Socastee Area)

Horry County Schools; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Horry County Schools is seeking a Special Needs Transportation Aide for a 7.5-hour position in the Socastee area. The role supports the bus driver by loading/unloading students and maintaining a safe, respectful environment on the bus.

Essential duties include securing safety equipment and wheelchairs, documenting student information, and coordinating with the supervisor for substitutes. CPR/First Aid and Diastat training provided by the district.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Help ensure the safe operation of HCS Special Needs buses.
• Ability to address the needs of special needs students.
• Successfully pass the Physical Performance Test.
• Proof of American Citizenship or Employment Authorization.

Responsibilities

• Assist bus driver in loading and unloading students.
• Establish a safe, supportive, productive environment on the bus.
• Secure safety equipment and wheelchairs.
• Maintain neat appearance; uniform provided.
• Document student information when required.
• Report absences so a substitute can be secured.
• CPR, first aid and Diastat administration as needed with district training.
• Be familiar with bus braking procedures in emergencies.

Skills

Age 18+

HS diploma

Verbal & written comms

Safety on buses

Special needs student support

Physical Performance Test

Citizenship proof

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Special Needs Transportation Aide - 7.5 Hour Position (Socastee Area) JobID: 18686

• Position Type:
  Transportation/ Aide
  
• Date Posted:
  10/29/2026
  
• Location:
  Transportation
  
• Closing Date:
  11/05/2026
  

Job Title: Special Needs Transportation Aide
Supervisor: Special Needs Bus Supervisor, Bus Supervisor at area High School, High School Principal or Designated person
Terms of Employment: 180 days
Job Summary
Supervise students on school bus as they are transported to and from school.
Essential Duties

• Assist bus driver in the proper loading and unloading of students.
• Establish a safe, supportive, positive and productive environment on the bus.
• Properly secure safety equipment and wheelchairs.
• Maintain a neat and clean personal appearance. Required uniform is provided.
• Documentation of student information when required.
• Report personal absences in appropriate time so the supervisor can secure a substitute.
• CPR, first aid and Diastat administration required as needed with training provided by the district.
• Must be familiar with school bus braking procedures in case of an emergency.

Other Duties
Perform additional duties deemed appropriate by the Transportation Supervisor.
Job Specifications
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required)

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Help ensure the safe operation of HCS Special Needs buses.
• Ability to address the needs of special needs students with various conditions.
• Successfully pass the Physical Performance Test.
• Proof of American Citizenship or Employment Authorization.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms; walk; sit; stoop or kneel; crouch or crawl.
Additional physical requirements include the following:

• Physically capable of frequently lifting or moving up to 125 pounds;
• Must be able to exit through the rear emergency exit of the bus;
• Must be able to drag 125 pounds 30 feet in 30 seconds;
• Must be able to go up and down the school bus steps rapidly three times;
• Must be able to hold the brake pedal down for sixty (60) seconds;
• Must be able to alternate quickly between the throttle and the service brake;
• Must be able to open and close a manually operated bus service door;
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus;
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time;
• Manual dexterity for the purpose of using a telephone and data entry;
• Read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids;
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; and
• Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay Grade: 102

Revised 6/5/2012

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. Horry County Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time without prior notice.