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Beacon Mobility

School Bus Monitor

Brattleboro, VT · On-site

$20.50/hr

Kuzmeskus Inc. (TravelKuz) The Bus Aide will help students board the bus, depart from the bus, and arrive safely at their destination. Maintaining a safe environment for students and ensuring the ...

Gobeacon

School Bus Monitor

Brattleboro, VT · On-site

$20.50/hr

Kuzmeskus Inc. (TravelKuz) The Bus Aide will help students board the bus, depart from the bus, and arrive safely at their destination. Maintaining a safe environment for students and ensuring the ...

Beacon Mobility

School Van Monitor

Lyndonville, VT · On-site

$15/hr

The Bus Aide will help students board the bus, depart from the bus, and arrive safely at their destination. Maintaining a safe environment for students and ensuring the Driver can focus on driving ...

Gobeacon

School Van Monitor

Lyndonville, VT · On-site

$15/hr

The Bus Aide will help students board the bus, depart from the bus, and arrive safely at their destination. Maintaining a safe environment for students and ensuring the Driver can focus on driving ...

Beacon Mobility

School Van Monitor

Lyndonville, VT · On-site

$15/hr

Lyndonville, VT Part time REQ-2026-3795 The Bus Aide will help students board the bus, depart from the bus, and arrive safely at their destination. Maintaining a safe environment for students and ...

United Counseling Service

Bus Driver

Bennington, VT · On-site

$17.89 - $24.60/hr

Provides bus transportation for enrolled children in a safe and timely manner. Acts as a liaison between the program and parents by communicating effectively, as well as retrieving and disseminating ...

Champlain Valley School District

Bus Driver

Shelburne, VT · On-site

$18 - $24.75/hr

Bus Driver Needed Location: Champlain Valley School District The Champlain Valley School District (CVSD) has an immediate opening for a bus driver. The work week will be approximately 26 hours. Job ...

First Student, Inc.

School Bus Driver

Duxbury, VT · On-site

$30/hr

As a Part Time School Bus Driver, you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of students. You will start students' days with morning pickup before school and transport them safely ...

First Student

School Bus Driver

Berlin, VT

$28.25/hr

As a Part Time School Bus Driver, you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of students. You will start students' days with morning pickup before school and transport them safely ...

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How much do bus aide jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for bus aide in Vermont is $14.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.03 and $16.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a bus aide?

A bus aide provides support for the bus driver in supervising students who ride school buses, managing student behavior, and with addressing emergency situations. As a bus aide, your job duties include making sure students board and exit the bus in a safe and orderly manner, ensuring appropriate behavior from the children on the bus, helping students with special needs, and providing incident reports. You may also supervise children with special needs until their teacher or parents pick them up from their designated drop-off location at school or near their homes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a bus aide?

To thrive as a Bus Aide, you need a basic understanding of student safety, first aid, and effective supervision, often supported by a high school diploma and sometimes CPR or first aid certification. Familiarity with bus safety procedures, communication systems, and sometimes specialized training for working with students with disabilities is typically required. Patience, strong communication, and a calm demeanor are essential soft skills for managing student behavior and ensuring a positive environment. These skills are crucial for maintaining safety, order, and a supportive atmosphere during student transportation.

What challenges does a bus aide face during a typical school day, and how can they be managed?

Bus Aides often encounter challenges such as managing student behavior, assisting students with special needs, and ensuring safety during transit. To address these, it's important to build rapport with students, remain patient and calm under pressure, and follow established protocols for handling emergencies and conflicts. Effective communication with the bus driver and school staff is also essential for creating a supportive, safe environment on the bus.

What is the difference between Bus Aide vs Bus Driver?

AspectBus AideBus Driver
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some states require special training or certificationCommercial driver's license (CDL) with passenger endorsement; background check
Work EnvironmentAssist students on school buses, ensure safety, help with seating and behaviorOperate the bus, navigate routes, ensure safe transportation
Employer & Industry UsageSchool districts, transportation companiesSchool districts, private transportation services

While both roles are essential for student transportation, a Bus Aide primarily supports students' safety and comfort, whereas a Bus Driver is responsible for operating the vehicle and navigating routes. Both positions require specific credentials and work closely within the school transportation environment.

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School Bus Monitor

Beacon Mobility

Brattleboro, VT • On-site

$20.50/hr

Part-time

Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 25 days ago

Beacon Mobility rating

5.7

Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

95th of 100 rated public transport

Job description

F.M. Kuzmeskus Inc. (TravelKuz)
The Bus Aide will help students board the bus, depart from the bus, and arrive safely at their destination. Maintaining a safe environment for students and ensuring the Driver can focus on driving responsibilities are the most important tasks of the Bus Aide.
Being a School Van Monitor for Travel Kuz gives you the pay you deserve and the benefits you need. You also get to positively impact the lives of children in your community by driving them to school!
What We Offer:
  • 20-25 hours per week
  • $20.50 per hour
  • Split Shifts- 5:30am-9:00am & 1:00pm-5:00pm (example only, exact hours depend on assigned route)
  • 401(k) plan option, Dental, Vision, & Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Paid classroom and on-the-job training

Requirements
  • Age 18+
  • Ability to pass a background check, CORI/SORI, drug screen
  • Effectively communicate in English (spoken and written)

What You'll Be doing:
  • Safely assist students as needed. This includes helping them enter and exit the vehicle, using the vehicle's lap and shoulder belts, and safely securing them in car seats and booster seats. Lifting may be required.
  • Monitor student behavior to provide appropriate guidance, feedback, and direction when necessary. • Report unsafe and inappropriate student behavior to management; follow directions and implement corrective steps as assigned.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively and clearly in (English) with students, parents, teachers, and Van Pool staff.
  • Must demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills while using Van Pool's two-way radio system.
  • Must have the physical capability to safely install car seats and booster seats.
  • Must be able to follow written and verbal directions and instructions from supervisors.
  • Must demonstrate a willingness to work effectively with school age children with special needs.

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Beacon Mobility is a growing family of companies committed to serving the diverse needs of our customers. Experienced, compassionate, and inspired, we take pride in our ability to create customized, mobility-based solutions that empower people to get where they need to go. Our purpose is simple - MOBILITY WITHOUT LIMITS: Transporting people to live, learn, and achieve. We are dedicated to providing those we serve with the opportunities, resources, and support to confidently move ahead. We support safe, compassionate, and inclusive environments that provide our communities with the mobility solutions they need to flourish and succeed. Backed by nearly 70 years of experience, Beacon Mobility operations can be found in Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Minnesota providing support to over 10,000 employees in over 1,300 communities through the delivery of Paratransit and School Bus services leveraging a fleet of over 6,500 vehicles.

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