School Bus Assistant (2026-2027 school year)

Federal Way Public Schools; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Way Public Schools is seeking a Substitute Bus Assistant to support bus drivers in safely transporting students, including those with disabilities. The role emphasizes enforcing safety, assisting loading/unloading, and applying district procedures during daily transportation operations.

Requirements include a high school diploma, background clearance, SECURE training, CPR/First Aid, and a valid WA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Criminal background clearance required.
• Must complete SECURE training.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License required.
• May require post-hire/pre-employment physical assessment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and corrects student behavior for safety while on the bus.
• Instructs students in safe and responsible behavior on the bus.
• Maintain control of student passengers per District guidelines.
• Assist medically fragile students as needed.
• Assist with loading/unloading students and operating wheelchair lift.

Skills

Criminal background clearance

Secure training

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

Pre-employment physical

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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School Bus Assistant (2026-2027 school year) JobID: 13452

• Position Type: Guest (Substitute) Classified
• Date Posted: 10/27/2026
• Location: Transportation

SUBSTITUTE BUS ASSISTANT

POSITION SUMMARY: The position of School Bus Assistant will assist the bus driver in the safe transportation of students of all ages, including those who have severe physical and mental disabilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supervises and corrects student behavior in and around school bus for student safety
• Instructs students in safe and responsible behavior on the bus
• Maintain control of student passengers as related to safety, per District Guidelines
• Know and apply necessary procedures to assist medically fragile students
• Assist students loading and unloading from the school bus, as needed
• Operate wheelchair lift and secure wheelchair for safe transportation
• Report unsafe acts or conditions to driver or supervisor
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow District pupil management policies and procedures
• Assist with evacuating students in an emergency situation

The preceding list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis
• Must be 21 years of age

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

• Criminal background clearance
• Completion of SECURE training
• Possess current CPR and First Aid card
• Possess a valid Washington State Driver's License
• Pass a post hire, pre-employment physical assessment test if needed

KNOWLEDGE OF

• School board policies and procedures

ABILITY TO

• Work with students with special emotional, academic and social needs
• Interact positively with a wide-range of temperaments and personalities
• Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community, both verbally and in writing
• Model safe and appropriate behavior
• Attend to detail and follow tasks through to completion
• Organize work, problem solve and select action plans
• Remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations
• Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures
• Use a two-way radio, as necessary
• Provide support and promote positive morale with District Transportation personnel
• Function in a calm, courteous manner in a variety of stressful situations
• Meet job responsibilities and be willing to continue professional growth to meet job responsibilities

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
• Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future."
• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will constantly stand and walk, bend neck and back, use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling. The employee is frequently required to squat, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation. The employee will occasionally be required to sit, climb stairs/ladder, lift and reach overhead, crawl, and lift/carry. The employee must constantly lift/carry up to 10 pounds and must frequently lift /carry up to 20 pounds. The employee will occasionally lift/carry a maximum of 50 lbs. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum weight of 10 pounds. Anything over the weight limits should be done as a two-person lift or with a mechanical lift.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outdoor conditions. The employee occasionally may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is required to properly wear any personal protection equipment supplied by the District. Must be able to work flexible hours with split shifts. Must have the ability to maintain a safe bus environment while monitoring student activity. May have exposure to inclement weather, including but not limited to, snow, rain, fog, ice, sun and extreme heat and cold. Requirements also include, but are not limited to, sitting; standing; walking; bending, stooping, squatting, driving; carrying; lifting; hearing; speaking; writing; keyboarding; and exposure to angry, frustrated, or aggressive individuals.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position typical works Monday through Friday, 180 days a year.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Position reports to the Dispatcher, Assistant Director of Transportation and Director of Transportation

REPRESENTATION

Public School Employees Union (PSE) SEIU Local 1948. This position includes the following benefits prorated based on FTE Medical, dental and vision, sick leave, life insurance and retirement.

LEVEL OF COMPENSATION

Transportation Department on the PSE Salary Schedule. this position includes the following benefits prorated based on FTE - Medical, dental vision, sick and vacation leave, life insurance and retirement.

Update 07/2015

Disclaimer

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.

Postings current as of 10/30/2026 12:38:56 AM CST.

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Federal Way Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin or ethnicity, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, marital or family status, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

If you have questions or complaints regarding alleged discrimination please email one of the coordinators listed below, or call the district office at 253-945-2000 and ask for one of the coordinators listed below.

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

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Title IX Coordinator

Diane Ellis

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504 Compliace Coordinator

Toni Cheever

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ADA Compliance Coordinator

Jennifer Hymer

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Federal Way Public Schools provides equal employment opportunity and treatment for all applicants and staff in recruitment, hiring, retention, assignment, transfer, promotion and training, and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin or ethnicity, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, marital or family status, veteran or military status; disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal.

If you have questions or complaints regarding alleged discrimination please contact the district office at 33330 8 th Avenue, and ask for one of the following coordinators:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Diane Ellis

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[e-mail]

Title IX Coordinator

Diane Ellis

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[e-mail]

504/ADA Coordinator

Toni Cheever

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