Part Time Bus Aide

Position

Title: Part‑Time School Bus Aide / Matron

Location: East Rutherford, NJ

Pay: $100/full day

Times: Morning (6 AM – 8 AM) / Afternoon (3 PM – 5 PM)

Under the general supervision of the Director of Facilities, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips.

Assist school bus driver in ensuring the safety of students by supervising the students while the bus is in operation; assist student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required; notify transportation coordinator of any behavioral issues. Bus Matron boards the school bus at the school and rides with the students until the last stop of the route. Must obtain background check clearance from NJ Department of Education.

• Maintain discipline on school bus; monitor and assist students while the bus is in operation; maintain proper seating arrangements.
• Ensure seat belts are worn by all students riding the bus and assist elementary school children buckle and unbuckle seat belts.
• Assist parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students.
• Coordinate seating with school personnel for students with prior behavioral issues.
• Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures; assist driver in emergency situations.
• Maintain regular attendance and notify Manager of Operations prior to any absences.
• Board the bus at the first stop on the morning route and arrive at school no later than 10 minutes before dismissal for the evening route.
• Report all injuries, disciplinary issues, and vandalism to Manager of Operations.
• Check the bus thoroughly after each trip. Ensure all children have exited the bus and that their belongings are not left on the bus.
• Distribute notes and information to parents as directed by iLearn Schools-ASCS staff.
• Ensure no parents or other adults enter or get onto the bus.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Present a positive character model for our students and parents.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Able to work in all weather.

• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

• Standard bus equipment and telephone.

• Travel to and from school district buildings, vehicle service stations, field trip locations and other destinations is required.

• Works in standard school bus environment.

Any combination of education and experience that provides the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bilingual, both oral and written, ability (English/Spanish) is preferred.

• Successful prior experience working as a bus aide, preferably in a school district or transporting children.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.