2026-2027 Substitute Bus Assistants

Manalapan Englishtown Regional Schools; Manalapan Township (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District is seeking per diem Substitute Bus Assistants to support the district’s transportation program in Manalapan, New Jersey. The role requires assisting students, securing belts, and helping prepare the bus for riders, with emphasis on safety and inclusion.

Eligible candidates may have prior bus assistant experience; training for EpiPen delegation will be provided by the district, and the position offers professional development opportunities and an

Qualifications

• Must be in good physical condition.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Prior bus assistant experience preferred.
• Familiar with emergency evacuation procedures.
• Must assist the driver with backing the bus if needed.
• Patient and able to interact with special needs students.
• Must be an Epi-pen Delegate; training provided by district.

Responsibilities

• Lay out seat belts before arriving at each stop.
• Prepare vehicle for students with special needs.
• Assist children getting on and off the bus and secure them with seat belts.
• Support the driver during emergency evacuations.
• Assist the driver if backing up the bus is required.

Skills

Physical fitness

Lifting 50 lbs

Emergency procedures

Special needs assistance

Experience as bus assistant

EpiPen training

Job description

Job Details

• 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

Description: 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

• Hourly Rate: $15.92

Benefits

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Application Procedure

Interested candidates must apply online using the following link: Job ID#3166

Please do not mail, email, or bring a resume to the district Human Resource Department or any school. Unsolicited paper documents will be discarded.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Contact Information

Human Resources Department
Roseann Krause
[e-mail]
732-758-2527