Substitute Bus Assistant - School Year 2026-2027

Substitute Bus Assistant - School Year

Job

Date Posted: 1/12/2026

Location:

Transportation

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.