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School Bus Aide

Beacon Mobility

Ogontz Campus, PAJob$16/hrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$16/hr
Location
Ogontz Campus, PA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Beacon Mobility is hiring a School Bus Aide. The Bus Aide assists special‑needs students with boarding, exiting, and safe travel on the school bus, ensuring a secure environment while the driver focuses on driving duties and maintaining clear communication with staff and caregivers.

Key focus areas include Sit in the back of the vehicle with students, Load and unload students as required, and Be knowledgeable and attentive to the unique needs of the students.

Successful candidates bring Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse History Clearance, and Required Certifications Per Our School Districts. Important skills include Patience, Empathy, Communication Skills, Knowledge Of Unique Needs Of Students, Effective Communication With School Staff, Students, And Caregivers, and Install And Secure Students In All Approved Child Safety Restraints.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PatienceEmpathyCommunication SkillsKnowledge of Unique Needs of StudentsEffective Communication With School Staff, Students, and CaregiversInstall and Secure Students in All Approved Child Safety RestraintsLearn the Route to Direct a Substitute DriverAddress Child Safety and Behavioral Concerns While the Vehicle Is in MotionAssist Students With Special NeedsFollow Designated Routes and SchedulesEnsure Safety of All PassengersMaintain Clear Communication With School Staff, Parents, and SupervisorsMaintain a Clean, Safe VehicleReport Any Issues for Repair or MaintenanceCommunication

Qualifications

High School or EquivalentAbility to Pass Criminal Background CheckChild Abuse History ClearanceRequired Certifications Per School DistrictsMust Be Available 6 AM - 5 PM

Full job description

Medical Transport Systems

The Bus Aide will help students board the bus, depart from the bus, and arrive safely at their destination. Maintaining a safe environment for students and ensuring the Driver can focus on driving responsibilities are the most important tasks of the Bus Aide.

We are seeking reliable and compassionate Student Monitors to transport special needs and handicapped students to and from school. These positions ensure the safety and comfort of students during their commute, adhering to all safety protocols and providing assistance as needed.

Pay Rate & Benefits:

  • $16.00 Per hour

  • Payment: Paid weekly via direct deposit

Key Responsibilities:

  • Aides are required to sit in the back of the vehicle with students.

  • Load and unload students as required.

  • Be knowledgeable and attentive to the unique needs of the students.

  • Communicate effectively with school staff, students, and caregivers.

  • Install and secure students in all approved child safety restraints.

  • Learn the route to direct a substitute driver if needed.

  • Attend all mandatory trainings.

  • Address child safety and behavioral concerns while the vehicle is in motion.

  • Assist students with special needs, including those in wheelchairs or with mobility challenges, in boarding and exiting the vehicle.

  • Follow designated routes and schedules for timely pickups and drop-offs.

  • Ensure the safety of all passengers, using safety equipment and securing students when necessary.

  • Maintain clear communication with school staff, parents, and supervisors.

  • Maintain a clean, safe vehicle and report any issues for repair or maintenance.

Qualifications:

  • Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.

  • Ability to pass a criminal background check, Child Abuse History Clearance and any required certifications per our School Districts

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Shifts:

  • Monday – Friday (Only) Day Time

  • Must Be Available to Work between 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • No Night / No Weekends or Major Holidays

  • Shifts: Drivers will work two Shifts in per day (Split Shift/ Swing Shift)

AM Shift: 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM

PM Shift: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

6 - 8 Hours Per Day / 30 - 40 Hour Work Week

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Why Join Us?

  • Weekly pay via direct deposit.

  • No Nights or Weekends, or Major Holidays

  • Retiree’s Encouraged to apply.

  • Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of special needs students.

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time

For over 20 years, Medical Transport Systems has been providing transportation services to Bucks and Montgomery Counties and has been exclusively transporting special education students for the past seven years. The company currently has 80 employees that operate over 50 vehicles.

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