Transportation Aide

Young World Physical Education; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Upper Arlington City Schools is seeking a Transportation Aide to support safe student transport. The role covers assisting students onto buses, securing wheelchairs and restraints, and managing behavior as needed.

The position is regular/part-time with shifts from 6:30–8:30 a.m. and 2:15–4:15 p.m., reporting to the Director of Transportation. A HS diploma or GED and basic first aid knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Less than one year related experience.
• Alternative qualifications may be considered by the Superintendent or Board of Education.

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive control over students on the bus.
• Observe mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Report violations to proper authorities as prescribed.
• Notify the supervisor in case of illness to secure a substitute.
• Promote personal appearance and public relations with the bus and riders.
• Maintain confidentiality of information such as student records.
• Interact positively with staff, students and parents.
• Attend meetings and in-services as required.
• Serve as a role model for students.
• Report accidents and complete required reports; enforce Board policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Active listening

Organizational skills

Discipline control

First aid

Reading comprehension

Patience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Transportation Aide

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Job Details

Job ID: 4764067

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 07, 2026 7:01 PM (UTC)

Job Description

UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS

Position: Transportation Aide

Pay range: $24.06-$26.44 p/hour

Times: 4 Hours Per Day 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (subject to change) then 2:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. (subject to change)

Reports to: Teresa Seward, Director of Transportation

Employment Status: Regular/Part-time

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Description: Help children safely board the bus. Help special needs children into their seats. Make sure wheelchairs, seat belts, car seats, and booster seats are installed correctly. Cope with behaviorally impaired children

Probationary Period: 120 work days

NOTE: The lists below are not ranked in order of importance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Less than one year related experience
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to have full control with bus discipline at all times
• Knowledge of basic first aid
• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels
• Ability to be patient and understanding

Essential Functions

• Help maintain positive control over the students transported on the school bus
• Observe mandatory safety regulations for school buses
• Help maintain pupil control and report any violations to the proper authorities as prescribed
• Notify the supervisor in case of illness so as to permit time to secure a substitute
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, conversation, and the clean/orderly appearance of the school bus
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student medical records, etc.
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Serve as a role model for students
• Other duties and responsibilities:
• Report all accidents and complete required reports
• Enforce applicable Board policies
• Attend bus driver meetings and be available in the event of emergency dismissal
• Conduct rear door emergency evacuation drills
• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

Equipment Operated

• Wheelchairs, child car and booster seat mechanisms, child restraint (harness)

Additional Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Frequent interaction among unruly children
• Occasional extensive sitting, up to 2 hours at a time
• Frequently move around the workspace and travel throughout school building
• Frequently move and position self as necessary to access and operate equipment
• Occasional requirement to lift and carry up to a maximum of 65 pounds
• Occasional requirement to push and pull up to a maximum of 300 pounds (on wheels)
• Occasional overtime work will be requested and expected of the employee
• Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance, use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor and or appointing authority.

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race,color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion,military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Lisa Happ , Executive Assistant - Human Resources
• 1619 Zollinger Road
• Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]