Position Type: New York Student Support Services Date Posted: 6/4/2025 Location: Bronx Arts & Science Charter School Date Available: 08/11/2025
Position Title: Bus Aide Matron Summary: Assist school bus drivers in ensuring the safety of students by supervising the students while the bus is in operation; assist student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required; notify transportation coordinator of any behavioral issues. Bus Matron will board the school bus at the school and ride with the students until the last stop of the route. Must obtain background check clearance from the NY Department of Education.
Compensation: $16/hour Monday-Friday Morning: (6AM- 8AM); Afternoon (3PM-5PM) Qualifications: - Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
- Understand the requirement to maintain confidentiality concerning charter school-related matters.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding students.
- Prior to employment, the following must be addressed:
- Required to complete a criminal history background check to prove that the individual has not been convicted of a crime or a disorderly person's offense.
- Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation.
- Provide evidence Tdap (Tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis) Rubella, Measles, Mumps, Tuberculosis/PPD Test and Varicella
- NY Bus Authorization to Ride Certificate
Performance Responsibilities: 1. Maintains discipline on school buses; monitors and assists students while the bus is in operation; maintains proper seating arrangements. 2. Ensures seat belts are being worn by all students riding the bus and assists elementary school children buckle and unbuckle seat belts. 3. Assist parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students. 4. Coordinates seating with school personnel for students with prior behavioral issues. 5. Maintains current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures; assists drivers in emergency situations. 6. Maintains regular attendance and notifies Manager of Operations prior to any absences. 7. Boards the bus at the first stop on the morning route and arrives at school no later than 10 minutes before dismissal for the evening route. 8. Reports all injuries, disciplinary issues, and vandalism to the Manager of Operations. 9. Check the bus thoroughly after each trip. Look under seats, behind seats and all other areas where view is obstructed to make sure all children have exited the bus and that their belongings are not left on the bus.
10. Distribute notes and information to parents as directed by Bronx ASCS staff. 11. Ensures no parents or other adults enter or get onto the bus. 12. Performs related duties as assigned. 13. Presents a positive character model for our students and parents. 14. Must be at 21 years of age 15. Able to work in all weather Reports to: School Director Supervise: Students Terms of Employment: Ten month employee, Part Time