2026-2027 Substitute Bus Assistants

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Englishtown (NJ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District is seeking per diem Substitute Bus Assistants for a per diem position in Manalapan, NJ. The successful candidate must reside in NJ within 1 year of appointment and be an Epi-pen Delegate, with training provided by the district.

Responsibilities include assisting with seat belts, preparing the vehicle for students with special needs, helping students on/off the bus, and supporting the driver in emergencies.

Qualifications

• Must be an Epi-pen Delegate; required training provided by the district.
• Must be in good physical condition.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Prior experience as a bus assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lay out seat belts before arriving at each bus stop.
• Must prepare vehicle for any special need a student may have.
• Assist children getting in and out of the bus and secure them in their seat.
• Assist the driver in an emergency evacuation if needed.
• Must be able to back up the bus when necessary.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Emergency evacuation procedures

Interacting with special needs

Bus assistant experience (preferred)

Patient demeanor

Job description

Position Type: Substitute/Substitute Bus Assistant

Date Posted: 7/17/2026

Location: Manalapan, New Jersey

Date Available: 09/08/2026

Closing Date: 05/18/2027

Posting Type: Internal/External

Effective Date: September 8, 2026 through June 25, 2027

The Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District, an award-winning, Central Monmouth, K-8 school district with a tradition of excellence in education, is seeking per diem Substitute Bus Assistants with the following qualifications:

All applicants must be an Epi-pen Delegate; the required training will be provided by the district.

Qualifications

• Lay out seat belts before arriving at child's bus stop
• Must prepare vehicle for any special need the student may have
• Must be in good physical condition
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Assist children getting in and out of bus; assist (lift) child getting into seat, and secure child with seatbelt
• Must be familiar with emergency evacuation procedures and assist the driver in the event of an emergency evacuation
• Must be able to assist the driver if it is necessary to back up the bus
• Must be patient and able to interact with special needs students
• Prior experience as a bus assistant preferred

Terms of Employment

• Per Diem Position
• Non-Tenure Track
• Hourly Rate
  • $15.92

Benefits (if applicable, may include)

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Selection Procedure

Only candidates of interest will be contacted for interviews.

The successful candidate must reside in the State of NJ within 1 year of appointment.

The Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer AA/EOE

Human Resources Department

Roseann Krause

[e-mail]

732-758-2527