Bus Aide (Part-Time) - 2026-2027 School Year

Bus Aide

Hiring For The 2026-2027 School Year

Location: Student Transportation Center

Reports To: Director, Student Transportation

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: 185 Duty Day as per negotiated agreement/ Non-Exempt

Salary Schedule: This is a part-time position, 5.5 hour block schedules, specific hours vary by route, Monday through Friday. The position requires a split shift. Working both shifts daily is required.

POSITION PURPOSE: The Bus Aide's primary responsibilities include assisting the driver by responding to student needs while aboard the vehicle. The Bus Aide will assist with the loading, monitoring, and unloading of students while following established protocols for student safety.

MINIMUM JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 19 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Successful completion of pre-employment functional capacity evaluation, physical and drug/alcohol screening.
• Successful completion of the Student Transportation Bus Aide Training Program including First Aid/CPR training.
• Must be able to attend the Bus Aide Training Class.
• Evidence of understanding and willingness to comply with the practices and procedures cited in the Handbook for Transportation Employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent attendance and work record.
• Sensitivity and ability to interact with students, co-workers, teachers, administrators, other staff, and parents of other cultures and backgrounds.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for youth.
• Ability to apply simple understanding to carry out detailed but basic written and/or oral instructions.
• Ability to receive and process verbal information as well as respond to nonverbal sounds.
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop and maintain balance while performing job related tasks.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist in safely transporting students, including those with special needs, to and from designated locations.
2. Follow oral and written directions accurately.
3. Maintains control of student passengers within necessary parameters for student safety consistent with school district policy.
4. Ability to serve as a positive role model for youth.
5. Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
6. Working with and understanding a diverse student population.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment: This position may require the ability to use levers, lifts, mechanical tools and cleaning supplies.

Travel: Local travel will be required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
• Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Work in an office environment, school buildings and warehouse setting.
• Ability to lift, move and reposition objects and materials- frequently exerting force equal to lifting fifty (50) pounds.

Interrelations:

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors.
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks.
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service.

Employee Punctuality and Appearance

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave.
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator.
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.

Terms of Employment

This position is treated as a classified part-time non-exempt position. The terms of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating employment in a Nebraska public school and Board of Education policies, as those laws and policies may change from time to time. If your position is represented by a collective bargaining representative, then your employment will also be governed by a negotiated agreement between OPS and that collective bargaining representative.

The offer of employment is contingent upon:

• Obtaining and providing verification of all licenses, certificates, and other requirements for the position (e.g., Paraprofessionals obtaining "Highly Qualified status," etc.), as identified.
• A background check which demonstrates to OPS that background is acceptable for the position.
• Verification of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test.
• Successful completion of random drug testing.
• Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required for position offered).
• Successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination to determine ability to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position.

Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or economic status in its programs, activities, employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131. View phone number on click.appcast.io)

The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process please contact the human resources department at View phone number on click.appcast.io.