Bus Chaperone - Substitute

Independent School District 196; Oot Park (NY); On-site; USD 26,725; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is looking for a Transportation/Chaperone Substitute to supervise students during transit. Responsibilities include assisting students with special needs, ensuring their safety on the bus, and facilitating a smooth loading and unloading process. Ideal candidates should be capable of handling emergencies and ensuring comfort for all students. The position runs Monday through Friday during the school term and offers compensation of $19.40 per hour, honoring the district's commitment to education and inclusive learning.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist students entering and exiting vehicles safely.
• Physical capability to handle emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during transit.
• Assist students with disabilities as needed.
• Ensure safety and comfort of students on the bus.

Skills

Supervises and assists students

Monitors student safety

Assists students with mobility impairments

Job description

• Position Type: Transportation/ Chaperone - Substitute
• Date Posted: 1/16/2026
• Location: District Office East
• Closing Date: Accepting Applications

Description: Substitute positions: M-F, school term, morning and afternoon.

Application Procedure: All applicants apply online at http://www.district196.org/ as an External applicant.

Chaperone Job Summary

• Supervises and assists students in transit or crossing streets.
• Moves or assists in moving students whose mobility is impaired by their special needs.
• Facilitates the loading and unloading process, including assisting with wheelchair students and securing wheelchairs.
• Assist students into car seats and booster seats, buckling seat belts as needed.
• Monitors and assists students to ensure comfort, safety and orderly conduct on bus.
• Demonstrates and role models positive, safe and responsible behavior.

Physical Requirements

• Climbing on and off bus, bending and squatting to assist students as needed, sitting for extended periods.
• Capable of assisting, moving or dragging students in case of an emergency (ranging in weight from small child to full adult).
• Exposure to elements, road dust, occasional fuel and exhaust fumes.

Responsible To: Coordinator of Transportation

Compensation / Benefits: Chaperones/Crossing Guards: $19.40 Hourly (based on 2024-25)

Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages. Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students, families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy), and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, age or genetic information. District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.

*Asterisked categories are limited to employment-related discrimination and harassment.