Substitute Bus Aide

Accomack County Public Schools; Parksley (VA); On-site; USD 8,600 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Accomack County Public Schools in Parksley, VA seeks a Substitute Bus Aide to assist with loading, transporting, and supervising students, including those with disabilities, ensuring safety during boarding and riding. The role is part-time, non-exempt, with an immediate start and a daily rate of $53.73.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, the ability to lift up to 100 pounds, and strong communication and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Meets state physical examination requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operates elevator lift equipment to load/unload riders in wheelchairs.
• Secures students using harnesses or safety devices as needed.
• Maintains discipline per division regulations.
• Assists with emergency evacuation drills.
• Instructs riders on safe passenger behavior.
• Reports absences to secure a substitute aide.
• Identifies and responds to students' physical and emotional needs.
• Exhibits good judgment during emergencies or vehicle issues.

Skills

Behavior management

Lifting children

First aid knowledge

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Substitute Bus Aide

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Job Details

Job ID: 5940778

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title:

Substitute Bus Aide

Fair Labor Standard Act Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The position is responsible for assisting with the safe loading, unloading, and transportation of students with disabilities to and from school.

Essential Duties

• Operates the hydraulic lift equipment on a bus for the purpose of loading and unloading students in wheelchairs.
• Secures each student in the appropriate location utilizing either harnesses, seat belts, wheelchair locks, or other safety equipment.
• Maintains discipline in accordance with division regulations.
• Assists with emergency evacuation drills in accordance with division regulations.
• Instructs riders on responsible passenger behavior.
• Reports absences promptly so the supervisor can secure a substitute aide.
• Identifies and responds to the physical and emotional needs of each student on the bus.
• Remains alert and exercises good judgment during emergencies, vehicle issues, and when addressing special requests from riders' parents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Meets state physical examination requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to deal with exuberant behavioral characteristics of riders.
• Ability to lift and/or carry children as required.
• Knowledge of first aid techniques and the ability to administer when necessary.
• Ability to recognize problems and act quickly to solve them.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The individual must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, enter data into a computer, and operate equipment; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels outdoors and on the telephone; speak clearly in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person, outdoors, and on the telephone; lift up to 100 pounds; and bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, and reach overhead.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Duties are usually performed on a school bus or in a school environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Clearance

Criminal History Background Check, Fingerprinting, Tuberculosis (TB) Assessment

Supervision Exercised

None

Supervision Received

Coordinator of Transportation

Accomack County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.

Accomack County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, military status, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, political affiliation, creed, marital status, age, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $53.73 Daily

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• HR Office
• 23296 Courthouse Ave.
• P.O. Box 330
• Accomac, Virginia 23301
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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