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Substitute Bus Assistant(s)

SUNNYSIDE SCHOOL DIST 201 TRANSPORTATION - Sunnyside, Washington Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5812933

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 01, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Must be 21 years of age or older.

Required :
Must upload a copy of High School diploma, High School transcript, or G.E.D.

POSITION TITLE:

Substitute Bus Assistant(s)

LOCATION:

Transportation Department

DATE POSTED: 07/01/2026

JOB NUMBER: CL

HOURS/DAYS:
On Call/As Needed

• BENEFITS:
  Washington State Sick Leave Law:
  One (1) hour of sick leave for every Forty (40) hours worked.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Bus Assistant

REPORTS TO:

Supervisor, Transportation Department & Special Education

UNIT CLASSIFICATION: PSE Transportation

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

The job of Bus Assistant/Monitor was established for the purpose/s of providing support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for assisting special education students during transport to and from school and/or special activities; ensuring orderly entering and leaving of bus patrons; maintaining seating chart of riders; and ensuring the safety and sanitation of assigned vehicles.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*:

• Assists bus driver for the purpose of handling emergency situations until the driver can take over.
• Assists special education students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.
• Monitors students with special needs until released to teacher, instructional assistant, parent, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers.
• Prepares reports (e.g. seating chart of assigned riders, incident reports, passenger misconduct, etc.) for the purpose documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and/or complying with established guidelines.
• Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for their actions.
• Secures students and/or their equipment (e.g. restraints, checks wheelchair tie-downs, seat belts, opens ramp, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well-being of students.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Attends meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands; significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 90% sitting, 5% walking, and 5% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard-free environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Skills are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.

Must adhere to safety practices; administering first aid, preparing and maintaining accurate records; and operating equipment used in transporting special needs students.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include safety practices…