Bus Aide - Multiple Positions - ACSD - Apply 9/14/2026

Bus Aide

Job Description

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED) and academic competency in basic skills.
• Valid Alabama driver's license.
• Good physical and emotional health, including ability to lift and restrain students of varying age levels and sizes.
• Participation in pre-service and in-service bus driver training program.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To:

Coordinator of Transportation, Principal

Job Goal:

To maintain the safe conduct of students to and from school and to aid the bus driver as needed.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Ensure safety of students by:
  • Buckling them in their seats and securing wheelchairs before bus starts.
  • Keeping them seated and under control during transportation.
  • Assisting them with crossing the street.
  • Assisting them during loading and unloading, at home and at school.
  • Escorting them to the responsible adult at school.
• Account for students' personal belongings and messages.
• Assist bus driver with keeping updated file of students assigned to bus.
• Familiarize self with and uses:
  • Assistance request forms.
  • Safety equipment located on bus.
  • Emergency procedures.
  • Bus route and pick-up points.
  • Wheelchair lift and locking equipment.
• Deal with emergency physical problems during loading, transporting and unloading.
• Notify school officials of unusual events or behaviors.
• Cooperate with school staff in special requests concerning handling behaviors, physical management, etc.
• Contact and obtain acceptable substitute when absent.
• Understand and assist in upholding system rules, policies, and procedures.
• Respect the confidentiality of information pertaining to students and staff and the school system.
• Be regular and punctual in attendance.
• Follow correct procedure for signing in daily and securing substitutes.
• Maintain proper and professional relationship with students and other employees.
• Perform duties in a manner that will promote good public relations.
• Assume other transportation-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Physical Abilities and Requirements:

• Physical dexterity, coordination, mobility and visual acuity to perform the essential functions of the position.