FLAGSTAFF UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.1
Job Description

Bus Aide
2026-2027 School Year

Position Title: Bus Aide
Department/ Section: Transportation
Supervisor: Director of Transportation

Hourly Rate: $18.35 - $19.10/hour (depending on experience).
Pay Grade: 21
Schedule: Up to 40 hours/week; Benefits offered based on hours (30 hours/week), Arizona State Retirement Sytem based on hours (20 hours/week)

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION:
Assist district transportation bus drivers with students on school busses and other vehicles to ensure their safety and policy compliance. Must be able to work as a team with the Bus Driver and communicate positively in an effective and efficient manner.

TYPICAL TASKS:

Assist students to ensure safety when boarding and de-boarding the school bus and crossing the streets.
Assist driver loading and unloading children using assistive equipment; Ensure wheelchairs and other equipment are tied down properly and secured at all times.
Responsible for supporting the maintenance and appearance of the vehicle interior including seat belts, locating and returning lost items, and trash.
Maintain discipline of children on the vehicle supporting, and under the direction of, the driver to meet district policy and safety requirements.
Report any malfunction or need for repairs immediately to leadership.
Create, support, and maintain a positive bus environment for all students
Assist special education students with hygiene and other needs when warranted.
Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent certification is required.
Experience working with special education children is desirable.
Must be knowledgeable of First Aid Procedures (first aid cert suggested)
Valid DPS fingerprint card and pass background check

WORK REQUIREMENTS

Estimated length of time (one week) required for new entrant to achieve acceptable level proficiency.
Must be willing to work with children in different age groups as well as with children of varying disabilities.
Must be able to assist children and maintain discipline while on a moving vehicle despite disruptive activities
Must be able to participate in required training such as orientation sessions and safety/training meetings.

Thank you for your interest in the Flagstaff Unified School District. Please submit a complete application. Education information must be included in the application. Complete work history needed for proper placement on the salary schedule. If this information is not complete, your application will be returned. All applicants (including current district employees) must submit a complete online application.

Current Internal candidates, please contact Human Resources @ HR@fusd1.org for hourly rate information. Years of service and grade movement (up or down) will be considered.

All employees are subject to a criminal background check. The Flagstaff Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, gender expression, sexual orientation, military status, age, national origin, or disability.

Bus Aide (2026-2027)