NOTICE OFVACANCY
HAMILTONTOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
ATLANTICCOUNTY
K-8 School District of Excellence seeks exceptional candidates for SY 2025-26
HYBRID Bus Aide/Bus Driver
Position Summary:
The Bus Aide/Bus Driver supports the safe and efficient transportation of students. When assigned as a Bus Aide, the employee assists the driver with student supervision, safety, and boarding. When assigned as a Driver, the employee operates a school bus in compliance with all safety regulations, district policies, and state laws.
Qualifications:
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License
- Demonstrated safe driving experience
- Basic mechanical aptitude
- Ability to supervise students and maintain discipline
- Ability to read, write, and complete required documentation
- Successful criminal background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency
- New Jersey residency or ability to obtain residency within one year (if applicable)
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in maintaining student conduct and ensuring passenger safety
- Help students, including young or disabled passengers, board and exit the bus safely
- Monitor students during transport and participate in emergency evacuation drills
- Ensure all students are dropped off at correct locations and no passengers remain on the bus
- Collect and return lost items and document conduct violations as required
Additional Responsibilities When Assigned as Driver:
- Safely operate a school bus along assigned routes and schedules
- Conduct pre-trip inspections and complete required reports
- Perform light maintenance, cleaning, and refueling of the bus
- Adhere to all traffic laws and school bus safety regulations
- Report accidents, injuries, and mechanical issues promptly
- Implement required accommodations for students with disabilities
Reports To: Transportation Supervisor
Terms of Employment: 25 Hours per week, 11 months
Salary: $24.00/hour
Please apply online. You will need to complete an application which includes: a letter of interest, resume, and 2 contact information for 2 professional references.
Application closes February 13, 2026
Hamilton Township Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer