Substitute Bus Aide

Danville Community School Corporation; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community school district in Virginia seeks a Transportation/Bus Monitor to assist with the safe transportation of students. The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and CPR training, and must pass a criminal record check and drug screening. Responsibilities include managing student behavior, ensuring safety during transport, and maintaining confidentiality. This role is essential for student welfare and safety on school bus routes.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Satisfactory criminal records check required.
• Negative pre-employment drug and alcohol screening required.

Responsibilities

• Assist bus drivers with student management and safety rules.
• Check the bus after every route for sleeping children.
• Ensure all students are properly secured in occupant restraint systems.

Skills

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license

CPR certification

Ability to manage student safety

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Details

• Position Type: Transportation/ Bus Monitor
• Date Posted: 6/9/2025
• Location: Danville Community School Corporation

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and School Bus / Monitor Physical Fitness Certificate.
• Satisfactory criminal records check.
• Negative pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• CPR certification-Will Train

Position Goal

To assist with the safe transportation of Danville Community Students

Performance Responsibilities

• Must report for duty no less than five minutes prior to scheduled departure time.
• Must know and follow all safety rules and directions for the transportation department as found in the Danville Community School Corporation Transportation Department employee Handbook.
• Assist bus drivers with proper student management and enforcement of all bus safety rules as found in the Danville Community School Corporation Transportation department employee handbook.
• Assist drivers to establish and document student seating charts.
• Assist student on and off the bus; bus aide is responsible for the student from the time they leave the ground entering the bus until they depart the bus.
• Assist students with and assure that all students are properly secured in all applicable occupant restraint systems.
• Observe and manage student welfare.
• Demonstrate exemplary attendance and conduct.
• Advise the Transportation Director of any student concerns.
• Check the bus after every route or trip for sleeping children.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Must refrain from gossip, spreading rumors or hearsay and creating dissension.
• Assume all other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director.

Other

• Performs other such duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation and/or Superintendent of schools

Physical Demands

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, or feel objects, reach with hands and arms.

The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds routinely, 36-49 pounds occasionally, and 50 plus pounds with team assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Christi Swanson [e-mail]