Transportation Aide

Date of Posting : October 10, 2025

TITLE : Transportation Aide

Classification : Classified

Reports To : Transportation Supervisor and Assistant Transportation Supervisor

Primary Function : To perform, under general supervision, school bus monitoring and student and vehicle operator assistance as needed. To assist with the safe loading and unloading of students, and ensure all vehicle activities support the safety and welfare of all persons.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities :

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Monitors daily school vehicle activities to ensure proper student conduct at all times, and adherence to appropriate behavior and disciplinary requirements.
• Maintains order and discipline subject to prescribed rules and regulations to provide for the safety of pupils while boarding, riding, or leaving the bus.
• Completes and maintains appropriate attendance records, seating charts, disciplinary documentation, and updated student information as required.
• Assist the operator with pre-and-post vehicle inspection activities to ensure proper operating conditions, adherence to prescribed Department of Transportation and district standards, and compliance with proper safety standards. Reports the need for repair or maintenance work to the bus mechanic on appropriate forms.
• Assist with keeping the school vehicle clean at all times including all windows, windshields, rear-view mirrors, headlights, and tail-lights; sweeps interior vehicle floor, cleans spills and body fluids, and empties trash daily.
• Renders necessary assistance to students who become ill on the bus, or may require help in boarding or leaving the bus to include operation of specialized equipment for students with special needs, i.e., wheelchairs lifts and tie-downs, toddler / infant seats, and seat belts.
• Establishes and maintains effective communications and working relationships with district personnel, school officials, students, and parents. Properly communicates via radio dispatch.
• Conducts Emergency Evacuation as required in accordance with the Pennsylvania School Code and district guidelines.
• Completes all necessary forms and reports as required by the District in compliance with State and Federal guidelines.
• Maintains applicable physical and dexterity standards.
• Performs related duties as required.

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The Marple Newtown School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability or other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at 610-359-4380.