Sub Bus Aide

Fayette County School Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in the United States is seeking a Bus Assistant to help transport special needs students safely. Key responsibilities include assisting the bus driver with loading and unloading students, maintaining order on the bus, and supporting positive behavior reinforcement. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and a friendly disposition to work effectively with students and staff. Experience with special needs children is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.
• Ability to comply with detailed instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist driver in loading and unloading students safely.
• Maintain order and good conduct among students.
• Support substitute drivers when assigned.
• Aid in developing positive behavioral reinforcement.

Skills

Ability to read and comprehend instructions

Ability to work well with students and others

Physical management of students

Communication skills

Understanding emergency procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Completion of college level coursework

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff
• Date Posted: 12/1/2025
• Location: Transportation

Bus Assistant Summary

Assists the bus driver in providing safe transportation of special needs students to and from designated locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned

• Assists driver in loading and unloading students, including securing wheelchairs, harnesses, seat belts and car seats.
• Assists driver in maintaining good student conduct on the bus. Reinforces established rules.
• Assists driver in developing positive reinforcement programs for individual students; reinforces positive student behavior on the bus.
• Assists driver in providing written records of violations of the student code of conduct.
• Supports and assists substitute driver in absence of assigned driver.
• Maintains regular and prompt attendance.
• Promotes good public relations for the school district and community.
• Remains free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the school corporation.
• Effectively completes all other job duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises students.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or general education degree (GED).

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to complete simple reports.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Ability to perform these functions in completing Time Sheets.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving student behavior.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to work in a friendly manner with students, co-workers, parents, and school personnel. Ability to physically manage students and equipment. Be able to observe unusual student behavior and advise supervisor. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to understand medical emergency procedures such as first aid and bus evacuation procedures. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and school board policies.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt