Bus Transportation Aide (26036)

Salary: $18.25 - $23.36 Hourly
Location : Throughout Poway Unified School District, CA
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 25-0192
Site/Dept: District-wide
Opening Date: 05/26/2026
Closing Date: 6/15/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Number of Working Months: 9.5


Description
*This position is a split shift, working in the morning and the afternoon.*

**The eligibility list created from this recruitment will be active for six months.**

***Positions 20 hours+ are benefit eligible***
Purpose Statement

The job of Bus Transportation Aide is done for the purposes of providing support within the transportation services area with specific responsibilities for assisting students in special education during transport to and from school and/or special activities; monitoring, assisting, and caring for students.

This job reports to assigned supervisor.

Examples of Duties
Essential Functions

Assists students with disabilities and other passengers (e.g. loading and unloading students safely from buses during normal transport and emergency situations; providing behavior support for student bus passengers; cleaning up after students as needed, etc.) for the purpose of providing safe transportation for students.

Supports proper bus behavior and emergency procedures for the purpose of enforcing rules/regulations and maintaining student safety and wellbeing.

Assists students in wheelchairs by loading chairs before departure and assists Bus Driver to ensure students are safely fastened into their seats; secures seat belts, harnesses, and various adaptive and assistive devices; de-escalates aggressive student behavior.

Maintains routine records and reports related to student behavior and assigned activities (e.g. incident reports, passenger misconduct, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and/or complying with established guidelines.

Monitors students with disabilities until released to teacher, instructional assistant, parent, etc. (e.g. providing necessary physical assistance, dialogue, reassurance, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all students.


Determines appropriate action in potential or real medical emergencies according to established guidelines; administers first aid to passengers as needed.

Facilitates activities on assigned bus (e.g. games, book reading, group conversation, etc.) for the purpose of supporting positive student behavior and learning.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience: Job related experience is desired
Education: No specific education level is required.

Equivalency: Experience working with children with special needs is preferred.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid certifications of First Aid, Adult/Child CPR and AED must be obtained within the first six months of employment or be submitted at the time of application. Only certifications provided by American Heart Association, American Red Cross or District approved provider for First Aid, Adult/Child CPR and AED will be accepted. Online certifications will be accepted from these vendors as long as a hands-on skills assessment is completed. Recertification to maintain current/valid status is a condition of employment.

Required Testing

Pre-Employment Proficiency Test

Clearances

Pre-Employment Fingerprinting

TB Testing

Continuing Educ/Training

Mandated Reporter Training


Certificates

Valid certifications provided by American Heart Association, American Red Cross or Save-A-Life Educators in First Aid, Adult/Child CPR and AED must be obtained within the first six months of employment or be submitted at the time of application. Online certifications will be accepted from these vendors as long as a hands-on skills assessment is completed. Recertification to maintain current/valid status is a condition of employment.

Supplemental Information
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; operating equipment used in transporting students with special needs; and administering first aid when required.

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; age appropriate activities/behaviors; rules/regulations/policies related to student safety; general knowledge of child guidance, motivational principles for students with special education needs; District special education processes; and bus transportation protocols for students.

ABILITY is required to use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving 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: observing health and safety regulations; understanding and relating to students with disabilities; working as part of a team; implementing required intervention processes; assessing issues; and providing solutions.

Working 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.

Hazards

- Riding in a vehicle during adverse weather conditions.

- Potential exposure to communicable diseases and contact with bodily fluids.

- Potential for contact with physically aggressive student behavior.

In accordance with Personnel Commission Rules and Regulations of Classified Service # 70.200.1, new employees to Poway Unified School District will be placed at Step 1 of the official salary range designated for the position. Any variances in initial placement are addressed in, and shall be carried out in agreement with, this rule.

The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. PUSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic group identification, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identification, mental or physical disability.


For more information, please contact the Title IX/Equity Compliance Officer, Associate Superintendent of Personnel Support Services, Poway Unified School District, 15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128-3406
Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible contract employees who are contracted for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week.

Benefits include:

• Retirement - CalPERS
• Holidays - 18 paid holidays per year (based on 12-month employment contract)
• Vacation - Starting at 12 days per year for 12-month employees, increasing with length of service
• Sick Leave - 12 paid sick days per year (for 12 working months)
• Medical and Prescription Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Travel Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness/Mental Health Benefit
• Flexible Benefit Plan Options

For further information regarding our benefits, please visit our website at:
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The following supplemental questions will help us determine how well you meet the minimum employment qualification standards for this position. Qualified means that you meet the minimum qualifications found in the job description. Incomplete responses will disqualify your application or reduce the credit given for your qualifications. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Over-evaluating your skill level is considered providing false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information of their skills will be disqualified from further employment processing, or if hired, immediately terminated from employment. Please note: (*) Answering "See Application" or "See Resume" on any of the following questions may result in your application being disqualified from further consideration in the recruitment process. (*) Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas for work history on your application. (*) The information provided in answering these questions will be considered in determining whether you will move to the next step and may be used as part of a technical and experience evaluation. (*) I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above statement. (Please initial in the space provided below).
02


This position requires demonstrated experience working with children with special needs. DESCRIBE IN DETAIL how you meet this minimum qualification. Any work experience listed here must also be listed and fully detailed in your work history portion of the application.
03


DESCRIBE IN DETAIL your experience working with students with a variety of disabilities. Please include the name of your employer where you gained this experience, how long you worked there, how many hours per week, and the if this experience was gained in an educational setting. (Note: The information provided in answer to this question will be considered in determining whether you will move to the next step in the qualifying process.) (Answering this questions "See Resume" or "See Application" or not providing a response may disqualify you from further consideration.)
04


Do you possess valid certifications for Adult/Child CPR/AED and First Aid provided by American Heart Association, American Red Cross or an approved District provider? Proof of current certification must be submitted within 6 months of hire.

• Yes
• No

05


When working with students you should:

• Do favors for those you like most
• be careful to treat all with equal care
• avoid those who might cause you trouble
• favor those who have the greatest problems

06


An effective way to gain rapport with students is to:

• be sympathetic about what they say about their own problems
• work with them in a positive and confident manner
• always offer to do more work with them than you are assigned
• talk frequently about your own value to them

07


When a student under emotional stress reacts to you in a resentful manner, which one of the following should you do?

• Be assertive and request more rational behavior.
• Explain that you understand that such behavior is due to stress.
• Respond in a composed and objective manner.
• Excuse yourself and leave the student alone for a while.

08


Generally, the BEST way for an employee to promote good student relations is to

• fulfill all requests made by students
• make changes based on student complaints
• provide excellent service to all students
• ask students to provide feedback on service received

09


Of the following, the way MOST likely to increase students' respect for you is to

• admit freely when you are wrong
• blame your mistakes on conditions beyond your control
• express resentment of unnecessary and foolish rules
• avoid admitting when you are wrong

10


Suppose you are in a bad mood and a student asks you a question. Which one of the following should you do to best serve the student?

• Answer her question without showing signs of your current mood.
• Answer her question but let her know you are in a bad mood.
• Send her to someone else to avoid expressing your bad mood.
• Ask her to come back later because you are busy right now.

11


Which one of the following is the best way to treat a student who is unpleasant to you?

• be courteous to the student
• be unpleasant in return
• go out of your way to be especially pleasant
• ignore the student

12


If you have to assist students who are difficult to work with, how should you act toward them?

• give them minimum assistance and attention
• treat them the same as anyone else
• be exceptionally cheerful and ignore their behavior
• let them know how you feel and help them anyway

13


Arguing with a student is a good way to

• bring the student to your point of view
• convince the student of your knowledge
• make the student like you
• lose rapport with the student1

14


If your driver asks you to do something you know is unsafe or unauthorized you should:

• Tell the driver it's not your job and refuse to do it
• Do what the driver is asking you to do, they are the leader
• Notify your supervisor when you get back to the office
• Tell the driver that's not what you're supposed to do, and discuss a better solution

Required Question