25-26 Bus Aide

Laurel Public Schools•Laurel, MT

1d•$17

About The Position

The Laurel School District is seeking qualified applicants for part time (0.5 FTE) Bus Aide, for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a Level III position, 4 hour split shift, with a current starting wage of $16.75 per hour. Under general supervision, assists in providing safe and secure transportation service for students by assisting School Bus Drivers in monitoring behavior and conduct. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Must maintain a skill in student conduct and behavior. Must maintain a skill in de-escalation techniques and practices. Must maintain a skill in recognizing potentially dangerous situations on the bus. Must maintain a skill in working without close supervision in standard work situations. Must maintain a skill in reacting quickly to situations that could created personal stress and safety problems. Assist in monitoring students while on school bus for proper school bus safety behavior and conduct. Enforces District policies and rules of conduct. Works to de-escalate and resolve issues as they arise. Works in tandem with school bus drivers to ensure students are transported safely and securely to and from school. Participate in reporting behavior issues and other concerns to supervisor as needed. Assists in completing all required written reports on a daily basis. Provides customer service to parents and guardians, answers questions, and explains District rules. Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and LPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment. Enthusiastically promotes the District’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures. Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and LPS information. At times may be required to work outside normal business hours and work extended hours to accomplish requirements of the position. Assists in maintaining a clean, neat, orderly, and attractive bus environment. Familiarity with materials and equipment used within the scope of assigned responsibilities. Attends relevant meetings and trainings as assigned. Assists with fostering independence, socialization, and self-esteem for all students. Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
Knowledge of general concepts of child growth, development, and behavior characteristics.
Applicable policies, procedures and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.
Assume responsibility for assisting in supervision of students.
Basic record keeping and records management.
Safety rules and regulations.
Demonstrate an understanding, patient, warm, positive, and receptive attitude toward all children.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students, parents, and general public.
Ability to handle stressful situations and effectively manage time and responsibilities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.

Responsibilities

Assist in monitoring students while on school bus for proper school bus safety behavior and conduct.
Enforces District policies and rules of conduct.
Works to de-escalate and resolve issues as they arise.
Works in tandem with school bus drivers to ensure students are transported safely and securely to and from school.
Participate in reporting behavior issues and other concerns to supervisor as needed.
Assists in completing all required written reports on a daily basis.
Provides customer service to parents and guardians, answers questions, and explains District rules.
Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and LPS staff
Enthusiastically promotes the District’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and LPS information.
Assists in maintaining a clean, neat, orderly, and attractive bus environment.
Attends relevant meetings and trainings as assigned.
Assists with fostering independence, socialization, and self-esteem for all students.