Bus Aide - Substitute - Multiple Positions - ACSD - Apply 9/14/2026

MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Alabaster City Schools

Job Description

JOB TITLE: SUBSTITUTE BUS AIDE

QUALIFICATIONS:

- High school graduate or equivalent (GED) and Academic competency in basic skills.
- Valid Alabama driver’s license
- Good physical and emotional health, including ability to lift and restrain students of varying age levels and sizes.
- Participation in pre-service and in-service bus driver training program.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Transportation, Principal

JOB GOAL: To maintain the safe conduct of students to and from school and to aid the bus driver as needed.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Ensure safety of students by: buckling them in their seats and securing wheelchairs before bus starts
- keeping them seated and under control during transportation
- assisting them with crossing the street
- assisting them during loading and unloading, at home and at school
- escorting them to the responsible adult at school.

- Account for students' personal belongings and messages.
- Assist bus driver with keeping updated file of students assigned to bus.
- Familiarize self with and uses: assistance request forms
- safety equipment located on bus
- emergency procedures
- bus route and pick-up points
- wheelchair lift and locking equipment.

- Deal with emergency physical problems during loading, transporting and unloading.
- Notify school officials of unusual events or behaviors.
- Cooperate with school staff in special requests concerning handling behaviors, physical management, etc.
- Contact and obtain acceptable substitute when absent.
- Understand and assist in upholding system rules, policies, and procedures.
- Respect the confidentiality of information pertaining to students and staff and the school system.
- Be regular and punctual in attendance.
- Follow correct procedure for signing in daily and securing substitutes.
- Maintain proper and professional relationship with students and other employees.
- Perform duties in a manner that will promote good public relations.
- Assume other transportation-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES and REQUIREMENTS

- Physical dexterity, coordination, mobility and visual acuity to perform the essential functions of the position.