School Bus Aide

School Bus Aide

Do you enjoy working with children of all ages and want a full-time job that is gratifying and allows you to be a positive influence in the local community? If so, the Department of Public Transportation's School Bus Aide position may be the right career for you!

The School Bus Aide is a full-time position with benefits and a preferred hiring rate of $17.92 per hour. The ideal candidate for this position will be available when Harrisonburg City Public Schools are in session to help ensure that local students arrive at school, field trips, and athletics events in a safe manner. As a School Bus Aide, you'll assist:

• The school bus driver in maintaining discipline;
• Students boarding and leaving the school bus;
• Students with special transportation needs, such as wheelchairs, braces, crutches, and more;
• With the security of students on the bus while observing the special needs of passengers;
• With cleaning and maintaining the inside of the school bus.

A list of the ideal candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is available in the class specification.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and some experience in working with children, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Click here to view the physical requirements for this position.

The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

• Job-specific physical;
• Drug screen; and
• Criminal background check.

Supplemental Information

Application Deadline: In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history, by 5:00pm EST on October 19, 2026. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement (VRS & MissionSquare), life insurance, paid leave and holidays. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status. The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including 15.5 observed holidays. More information on available benefits is listed on the City's website.