Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union is seeking a Bus Assistant for the 2026/2027 school year! The Bus Assistant assists the school bus driver in providing safe transportation of assigned students with special transportation needs to and from designated bus stops. The Bus Assistant effectively supervises and manages the behavior of assigned students, positively reinforces expectations, and helps the bus driver ensure the safety and well-being of passengers. The Bus Assistant greets all riders, assists students in getting on and off the bus, promotes safe behavior, assists with bus evacuations during emergencies and communicates with school administrators as needed.
The bus ride starts and ends at Mettawee Community School in Pawlet, VT or at a location along the bus route, to be determined by the Student Services Coordinator or Director of Transportation. Each workday consists of a morning route and an afternoon route. The approximate schedule is Monday through Friday following the school calendar: 6:15am - 8:15am and then 1:15pm - 3:15pm for a total of 20 hours/week.
The complete job description can be found HERE.
BRSU is a Professional Learning Community which demonstrates best practice in teaching and is committed to high levels of achievement and success for all students. We offer a cohesive and collaborative work environment. We have excellent benefits and take pride in our inviting work culture filled with dedicated professionals.
Pay Rate:
- $18.50 to $20.50 per hour, based on years of experience.Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
- At least one (1) year of relevant experience working with children with challenging behaviors and disabilities.
- Current certification in CPI or other crisis intervention program, or willingness to secure prior to first student day.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Preferences:
- Training or experience with special education, behavioral support, or trauma-informed practices is preferred.
- Experience working with students with disabilities is preferred. Instructions Visit us at https://www.schoolspring.com
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Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union (BRSU provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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BRSU conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your application. Selected individuals are subject to criminal records background checks and child and adult abuse registry checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or their designee.