2026-2027 SCHOOL BUS AIDES

SCHOOL BUS AIDES

2026-2027 School Year

Montgomery County Public Schools is accepting applications on an on-going basis for SCHOOL BUS AIDE positions that may become available within our division for the 2026-2027 school year.

Please note: This is a “continuous recruit posting” to build an applicant pool for all schools. As positions become available, all qualified applicants with complete application files will be considered. Should a specific location/job be posted, you may also be required to apply to that posting.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The School Bus Aide assists the School Bus Driver by providing help and care for students with special needs during their transportation to and from school. The School Bus Aide must be flexible, understanding, sympathetic, patient, friendly, and demonstrate emotional stability. The School Bus Aide - Substitute works on an as-needed and as-available basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent or passing score on literacy test given by MCPS

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written communication

Have sufficient strength and ability to move, lift and secure students in car seats weighing up to 50 lbs; assist students weighing 60-150 lbs. to exit the bus through the emergency door, and to assist other students if necessary

Must successfully complete the required training course for school bus aides

Dependability and punctuality required

SALARY: $18.15 - $31.83 per hour; depending on experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to
nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action
affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any
person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related
medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation,
status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel
decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or
without reasonable accommodation, when necessary.
The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are
accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School
Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other
social services.

Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

750 Imperial Street SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073

(540) 382-5100