Bus Aide

Bus Aide DW2627_20 Belgrade Public Schools District Wide - Belgrade, Montana Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Belgrade Public Schools Job Details Job ID: 5747141 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: May 26, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026 Job Description Position Title: Bus Aide DW2627_20 Start Date: August 26, 2026 Location: District Wide Pay Type: Hourly .5 FTE Pay Grade: Classified Reports to: Director of Student Achievement/Special Programs We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including a district contribution toward health insurance premiums, and available dental, vision, and life insurance as well as other supplemental insurance plans. District employees also participate in PERS or TRS retirement plans which are vested after 5 years. Employees can also choose to contribute to a 403B plan with an additional district contribution. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Responsible for maintaining and supervising student conduct on school buses. Responsible for assisting the bus driver with special needs equipment, including lifts for wheelchairs. Responsible for assisting the bus driver in loading and unloading students, and as requested. Reporting disciplinary problems to the bus driver and/or transportation supervisor. Only minimum duties are listed; other functions may be required as given or assigned. DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Work history demonstrating dependability and reliability; good driving record; high school diploma or equivalent; or any combination of training and experience likely to provide the desired knowledge and abilities. Ability to follow both oral and written directions and instructions of the assigned bus driver and/or the transportation supervisor. Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and staff; ability to handle stressful situations. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student matters; ability to manage students with disciplinary problems. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board policies. Ability to use wheelchair lifts and other special needs equipment, two-way radio, telephone/voice mail. EQUIPMENT USED Wheelchair lifts and other special needs equipment, two-way radio, telephone/voice mail. WORK ENVIRONMENT Regularly works outside; directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students; will occasionally walk on slippery surfaces. Noisy environment, usually moderate to loud. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand; must bend or twist at the neck and waist and reach above the head; must use hand strength to grasp equipment. Specific vision abilities: close, distance, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 100 pounds. MENTAL/MOTOR DEMANDS Rarely performs routine work; frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another); guidance and reinforcement infrequently available; works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Position Type Varies Salary $17.25 to $18.75 Per Hour #J-18808-Ljbffr