NOTICE OF VACANCY
Hamilton Township School District Atlantic County 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 • 2 contact information for 2 professional references
Application closes February 13, 2026
Hamilton Township Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer