Bus Aide (Part-Time) - 2026-2027 School Year

Omaha Public Schools • Omaha, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bus Aide’s primary responsibilities include assisting the driver by responding to student needs while aboard the vehicle. The Bus Aide will assist with the loading, monitoring, and unloading of students while following established protocols for student safety.

Requirements

• Minimum 19 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Successful completion of pre-employment functional capacity evaluation, physical and drug/alcohol screening.
• Successful completion of the Student Transportation Bus Aide Training Program including: First Aid/CPR training.
• Must be able to attend the Bus Aide Training Class.
• Evidence of understanding and willingness to comply with the practices and procedures cited in the Handbook for Transportation Employees.
• Excellent attendance and work record.
• Sensitivity and ability to interact with students, co-workers, teachers, administrators, other staff, and parents of other cultures and backgrounds.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for youth.
• Ability to apply simple understanding to carry out detailed but basic written and/or oral instructions.
• Ability to receive and process verbal information as well as respond to nonverbal sounds.
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop and maintain balance while performing job related tasks.
• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
• Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Verification of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required for position offered).
• Successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination to determine ability to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in safely transporting students, including those with special needs, to and from designated locations.
• Follow oral and written directions accurately.
• Maintains control of student passengers within necessary parameters for student safety consistent with school district policy.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for youth.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Working with and understanding a diverse student population.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED