About the Employer
Bus Aide - Transportation
Job Summary
The Springfield City School District is seeking a Bus Aide for the 2026-2027 school year. As a Bus Aide, you will assist the bus driver with loading and unloading students, ensuring their safety and well-being during transportation.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to operate vehicle restraints, lifts, and safety equipment
Obtain a State of Ohio Educational Aide's Certificate (acquired after employment)
Job Responsibilities
Pre-Route Preparation
Assist bus driver with loading and unloading students during daily bus routes
Assist students when necessary to cross to and from the curb
Lift students up to 50 lbs and move up to 50 feet in a safe manner using proper techniques
Operate wheelchair lifts, wheelchair anchoring mechanism, restraints, safety seats, safety belts, etc.
Push or pull student with a wheelchair on or off lifts and/or ramps as required
Monitor and assist the driver with behavior of students while on vehicle (e.g., handles discipline, behavior, and health problems, attends to special needs of students, recognizes emergency situations, etc.)
Prepare written referral or behavior reports and deliver to the appropriate person (e.g., administrator, parent, etc.)
Work and cooperate with school personnel and/or parents regarding discipline problems
Check and ensure each student is appropriately seated before bus movement and maintain that seating throughout the route
Assist driver in emergencies; helps evacuate bus through emergency doors, windows, and hatches as required; obtains emergency assistance as necessary
Assist bus driver and substitute drivers in traveling correct routes
Assist driver in communicating with teachers, families, administrators, caregivers, etc. (e.g., schedule changes, route changes, breakdowns, etc.)
Check each seat for remaining students and/or belongings after each route
Follow safety procedures for student transportation in accordance with state and local boards of education rules and regulations
Maintain State of Ohio Educational Aide permit
Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance and work ethics
What We Offer
Starting salary: $19.79 per hour (4 hours per day, minimum)
Professional development opportunities
Salary and other details available online at: https://www.scsdoh.org/cms/lib/oh02215834/centricity/domain/2212/seuss%20final%20contract%202021-2023%2006232021%20original%20docusign.pdf
Note
The district reserves the right to adjust individual routes throughout the year according to the needs of the district. Changes to routes will be made to fill the needs of the schools and the school district.
