Student Transportation Aide

Job overview

The Student Transportation Aide is an onsite, part-time role in East Saint Louis, IL, with compensation not specified. Express Medical Transporters provides transportation services for students and older adults with developmental disabilities. The aide supports safe, respectful daily transportation by working with drivers, helping passengers maintain comfort and dignity, and responding calmly to changing needs. The position follows the school calendar, requires at least 30 hours per week, and does not require nights or weekends.

What you'll do

• Work independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment focused on safety and timeliness
• communicate effectively
• support passengers with a range of disabilities
• maintain confidentiality
• follow safety and evacuation procedures
• de-escalate challenging behaviors calmly
• adapt to schedule changes
• coordinate with drivers to support passenger safety
• comply with applicable transportation laws and regulations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

student transportation aide

part-time

east saint louis il

school calendar

no nights

no weekends

developmental disabilities

passenger safety

wheelchair lifts

securement systems

first aid

cpr/aed

express medical transporters

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible part-time hours aligned with the school calendar
• school holidays and breaks off.

Why this role

Seasonal position based on school calendars; minimum 30 hours per week; no nights or weekends required; high school diploma or equivalent required; first aid and CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain within 60 days.

About the employer

Express Medical Transporters is hiring for this role. Industry: Special Needs Transportation. Sector: 48.