Transportation Bus Aide

Young World Physical Education; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Blue Springs, Missouri is looking for a full-time Bus Aide to support the educational process by assisting special education students during transport. Responsibilities include ensuring the safety of students, preparing documentation, and maintaining effective communication with the school district.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience working with special needs students. A background check is required. This position is vital for providing quality transportation services within the school district.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and assist special education students during transport.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Experience working with diverse individuals and teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe loading and unloading of students.
• Monitor students with special needs during transport.
• Prepare reports for documenting activities.

Skills

Adhering to safety practices

Preparing and maintaining accurate records

Operating equipment for special needs students

Communicating with diverse groups

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Transportation Bus Aide

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Job Details

Job ID: 5733639

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Job Description

Bus Aide Full-Time

Blue Springs School District 2026-2027

Position Summary: The job of Bus Aide is worked for the purpose of providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for providing support within the student transportation services area; assisting special education students during transport to and from school and/or special activities; and ensuring the safety and sanitation of assigned vehicles.

Essential Functions:

• Lifts and assists special education students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.
• Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions in accordance with law and district/board policy.
• Exhibits professional behavior by maintaining the proper attitude, dress, communication for the purpose of serving as a model of professionalism to patrons and district personnel.
• Inspects assigned inbox daily and sign up for applicable communication services for the purpose of facilitating consistent communication throughout the district.
• Instructs students for the purpose of enforcing rules/regulations and maintaining student safety and well-being.
• Monitors students with special needs until released to teacher, instructional assistant, parent, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers.
• Prepares reports for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and/or complying with established guidelines.
• Reports observations and/or incidents for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for their action.
• Secures students and/or their equipment for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well-being of students.

Other Functions:

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Skills are required to perform single tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and operating equipment used in transporting special needs students.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include safety practices and procedures.

Ability is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; and working as part of a team.

Responsibility: Responsibilities include working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Background Check: Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to the Blue Springs School District. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Experience: Job related experience is desired.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency: N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: HrDept[at]bssd[dot]net