Transportation Aide

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)

Responsibilities

School Route

May include wheelchairs, car seats, safety vests, ISS, and work-study, gifted, and talented programs

Assists bus driver with loading and unloading students during daily bus routes

Assists students when necessary to cross to and from the curb Lifts students up to 50 lbs and moves up to 50 feet in a safe manner using proper techniques Operates wheelchair lifts, wheelchair anchoring mechanism, restraints, safety seats, safety belts, etc. Pushes or pulls student with a wheelchair on or off lifts and/or ramps and transports as required Monitors and assists 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.) Prepares written referral or behavior reports and delivers to the appropriate person (e.g., administrator, parent, etc.) Works and cooperates with school personnel and/or parents regarding discipline problems Checks and ensures each student is appropriately seated before bus movement and maintains that seating throughout the route Assists driver in emergencies; helps evacuate bus through emergency doors, windows, and hatches as required; obtains emergency assistance as necessary Assists bus driver and substitute drivers in traveling correct routes Assists driver in communicating with teachers, families, administrators, caregivers, etc. (e.g., schedule changes, route changes, breakdowns, etc.) Checks each seat for remaining students and/or belongings after each route Follows safety procedures for students' transportation in accordance with state and local boards of education rules and regulations Maintains State of Ohio Educational Aide permit Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance and work ethics

What We Offer

Starting salary: $19.79 per hour (salary and other details available online in the Springfield Education United Support Staff Agreement)

Professional development opportunities

Excellent competitive benefits

4 hours of work per day (minimum)

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.