Bus Aide Substitute

Haledon Elementary School District; Haledon (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Haledon Elementary School District seeks a Bus Aide Substitute to assist students with disabilities on the school bus, ensuring safe boarding and alighting. The role requires strict adherence to safety rules and a compassionate, cooperative approach with staff and families.

Hours follow a split schedule: mornings 7:20 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and afternoons 2:20 p.m. to 2:55 p.m.; travel between schools may be required. Prior experience with special needs students is desirable.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with special needs students is desirable.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities on the school bus to ensure safe boarding and alighting.
• Follow safety rules and procedures for all students on the bus.
• Provide support to guidance, pupil services staff or administration as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and travel between schools if required.

Skills

Instructions follow-through

Diversity sensitivity

Confidentiality

Empathy for students with disabilities

Cooperative teamwork

Communication skills

Written/verbal reporting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Some college coursework or related exam (No Child Left Behind)

Job description

Position Type

Paraprofessional/Non-Instructional

Date Posted

9/10/2026

Location

Haledon Public School

Bus Aide Substitute

On an as needed basis during the 2026-2027 school year be available as a bus aide.

The hours for this position will be:

• Morning: 7:20 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
• Afternoon: 2:20 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.

Essential Job Functions

Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with riding the bus to and from school

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties

Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.

Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Travel Requirements

Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Work on School Bus with students, including assisting getting students onto bus and off and getting them to and from school and home

Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

FLSA Status

Non-exempt