Substitute Bus Monitor

SUBSTITUTE BUS MONITOR ($23.07 PER HOUR)

Starting Date: Immediately

SUBSTITUTE BUS MONITOR

Reports To: OSS Administrator and Substitute Services

Bargaining Unit: None

Department: Substitute Services (HR)

Salary

Schedule:

Substitute Supervisory

Employment Type: Classified

Salary Range: $23.07

FLSA Status: Hourly

Adoption Date: 11/21/2025

Belonging Statement: Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.

South Kitsap Employees Will:

• Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, families, staff and community members.
• Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Purpose Statement: The job of Substitute Bus Monitor is to ride the bus with students of all ages, including those with severe physical and mental disabilities, while they are being transported to and from school. The monitor assists the bus driver by providing student supervision and assistance, reinforcing safe riding standards and appropriate conduct, ensuring disabled students are secured, fastening seat belts, and assisting in loading and unloading students.

The monitor must be able to exit a rear or side emergency door within 25 seconds without help and must be in a bus seat while the bus is in motion.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with safe transportation of students, ensuring correct seating, enforcing bus rules, and preparing students for learning.
• Attend trainings for critical care of special education students.
• Communicate with administrators, teachers, and parents regarding student behaviors.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with district policies, federal and state laws.
• Manage student behavior and report disciplinary concerns.
• Monitor students, equipment, and materials for safety.
• Participate in emergency evacuation drills and respond to emergencies.
• Serve as a role model, demonstrating positive attitude and professionalism.
• Supervise students while riding to ensure safety.
• Understand student medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Apply bus riding rules, regulations, and board policies.

Other Functions:

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Skills:

communication with diverse groups, confidentiality, teamwork, operating in loud environments, and use of bus equipment.

Knowledge: basic math, following instructions, understanding child development stages and age‑appropriate communication.

Abilities: scheduling, data collation, operating equipment, problem‑solving, exiting emergency doors within 25 seconds, lifting, pushing, or pulling at least 25 pounds.

Responsibility: Work under supervision, provide information/advice, operate within budget, and impact organization’s services.

Work Environment: Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; 80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing. Minimal temperature variations.

Experience: Job related experience is desired.

Education (Minimum): High school diploma or equivalent.

Certificates and Licenses:

• CPR/First Aid Certificate
• Safety Care de‑escalation and restraint training

Continuing Education/Training: Maintain certificates and/or licenses.

Clearances: Washington State Patrol and FBI Fingerprint.

Other Requirements:

• Completed online application with supporting documents.

Health Benefits Information: Benefits governed by collective bargaining agreements, including insurance, vacations, holidays, and other related benefits.

Application Procedure: Complete the online application chools.org and apply for the position. Submit required District Testing (if applicable). Positions close at 4:00 p.m. on the final day of posting.

Contact Information:

• Sadie Hoettel
• 2689 Hoover Ave. SE
• Port Orchard, Washington 98366
• Phone:
• Email: hoettel

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The South Kitsap School District provides equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably‑discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal. The district complies with all applicable state and federal laws.

Any offer of employment is conditional upon successful background checks with FBI and Washington State Patrol.