Substitute Bus Assistant - School Year 2026-2027

Spring Branch Independent School District
Job Description
Substitute Bus Assistant

Job Title:: Substitute Bus Assistant
Reports To:: Director of Transportation
Classification:: Substitute
Wage/Hour Status:: Non-exempt
Days:: 177
Salary:: See Substitute Compensation Plan
Contract:: None
Date Revised:: 11/15/2023
Primary Purpose:: Ride on the bus to assist the driver in providing a safe and orderly trip for the passengers when regular assistant is absent
Qualifications/Skills:: Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be 18 years and older.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work with fellow employees.
• Mature judgment.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Physically able to climb in and out of the school bus emergency door to assist in evacuating the bus in an emergency.

Experience:

• Day care, nursing home or related experiences dealing with special needs individuals preferred.

Major Duties and
Responsibilities:: Student Management:

• Maintain student discipline on bus.
• Assist fragile pupils with special needs.
• Maintain personal conduct and appearance that serves as an example to children.

Safety:

• Aid driver in maintaining order and safety.
• Perform emergency bus evacuation of students on bus, if needed: walking to rear of bus, exiting the rear door, and/or lifting students in emergency situations.

Other:

• Maintain cleanliness of bus interior.
• Participate in cross training
• Establish and maintain a good rapport with students, parents, school personnel and co-workers.
• Attend in-service training classes and safety meetings as required by the department.
• Learn assigned routes in order to assist a substitute driver.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory
Responsibilities:: None
Equipment Used:: Wheelchair lift ramp, locks, seatbelts, harnesses, car seats, special adaptive equipment.
Working Conditions:: Mental Demands:

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.

Physical Demands:

• Repetitive hand motions.
• Frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling.

Environmental Factors:

• Work outside and inside.
• Moderate exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes.

Application Procedure:: Click Apply then Login. To complete your application, please visit our website at https://www.springbranchisd.com and click Join Our Team and Apply Now.
Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.