Job Description
Location: San Francisco, CA
Schedule: 8.0 hours per day | 40 hours per week
Assignment: School-Year Contract (August End of Academic Year)
Position Overview
We are seeking reliable and student-focused Bus Aides to support transportation and school-day services for students across San Francisco. This role combines transportation support and on-campus instructional aide duties.
Candidates will begin and end their day at a centralized location, accompany students between home and school, and provide additional support during the school day at an assigned campus.
This is a highly responsible role requiring consistency, flexibility, and a strong team-oriented mindset.
Daily Schedule & Responsibilities
• Report to a centralized location to meet assigned bus/route
• Ride with the bus driver to pick up students at their homes
• Ensure student safety and supervision during transport
• Assist students during loading/unloading, including those with special needs
• Travel with students to their assigned school site
• Provide instructional aide support at the school during the day
• At dismissal, accompany students on the bus back to their homes
• Return to the centralized location at the end of the route
Key Responsibilities
• Supervise and support students during bus transportation
• Assist students with behavior management and safety protocols
• Support students with daily living needs, including:
• Toileting and hygiene assistance
• Feeding and mealtime support
• Provide support for students with medical and physical needs (depending on assignment and training), including:
• G-tube feeding
• Blood glucose monitoring
• Asthma treatment assistance
• Collaborate with bus drivers, teachers, and school staff to ensure a safe and positive student experience
• Maintain a calm, professional, and supportive environment at all times
Important Role Expectations
• Role requires full-day commitment across transportation and school support
• Candidates must be willing to perform all assigned duties within scope, including personal care and medical support
• Assignments are based on student and route needs, and flexibility is required
• Refusal to perform assigned responsibilities may result in dismissal
• Strong attendance, reliability, and teamwork are critical to success
Minimum Qualifications
Must meet one of the following:
• Associates Degree or higher
• OR 48 college units + High School Diploma
• OR Passing of CBEST + High School Diploma
• OR Passing of Instructional Aide Exam + High School Diploma
Additional Requirements (Based on Assignment Level)
S10 / S10A / S10E
• Annual Emergency Anti-Seizure Medication Training (as required)
• CPR & First Aid Certification (renewed every 2 years; district funded)
S10F (Advanced Health Support)
• CPR & First Aid Certification
• Training in:
• G-tube feeding
• Blood glucose testing
• Asthma medication administration
• Additional procedures (e.g., suctioning, catheterization, oxygen support)
S10Q (Behavioral Support)
• Minimum 1 year experience working with students with significant behavioral or social-emotional needs
S10W (Community/Transport Support)
• Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 5 hours) and remain active during routes and school activities
S20D (Deaf/Hard of Hearing Support)
• Fluency in sign language systems
• Knowledge of deaf culture
• Ability to facilitate communication using sign language
S20V (Vision Support)
• Preferred: Background in Braille or vision impairment support
S22 (Health Services Support)
• Valid California LVN license
• Current CPR & First Aid Certification
Ideal Candidate
• Highly dependable and punctual
• Comfortable working in both transportation and classroom settings
• Flexible and adaptable to changing student needs
• Strong communicator and team collaborator
• Compassionate and committed to student safety and success
Compensation for this position ranges from $21.00 to $36.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found [here](https://www.sunbeltstaffing.com/benefits-and-faqs/). This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.