Substitute Bus Aide

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Glen Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. is seeking a Substitute School Bus Aide to assist the bus driver in providing safe transportation for students.

The role is based in the Business Office and involves monitoring student conduct and assisting students boarding and exiting the bus. The position reports to the Transportation Supervisor/Business Administrator and requires knowledge of student safety procedures, plus the ability to follow discipline policies.

Qualifications

• ABILITY TO READ, WRITE AND TO PERFORM ASSIGNED DUTIES
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD
• KNOWLEDGE OF BUS PASSENGER SAFETY AND EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES
• REQUIRED CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND PROOF OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP OR LEGAL RESIDENT ALIEN STATUS

Responsibilities

• ASSISTS THE BUS DRIVER IN MAINTAINING STUDENT CONDUCT ON THE BUS.
• ASSISTS YOUNG OR DISABLED STUDENTS IN GETTING ON AND OFF THE BUS.
• PROVIDES WRITTEN RECORDS OF VIOLATIONS OF STUDENT CODE TO THE BUILDING PRINCIPAL.
• COLLECTS PERSONAL ITEMS LEFT ON THE BUS AND TURNS THEM OVER TO THE SCHOOL SECRETARY.
• PROVIDES INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS REGARDING PASSENGER SAFETY AND ENSURES THAT STUDENTS WEAR THEIR SEAT BELTS WHEN THE BUS IS SO EQUIPPED.
• PARTICIPATES IN SCHEDULED EMERGENCY BUS EXIT DRILLS.

Skills

Read write duties

Board minimum experience

Passenger safety knowledge

Citizenship/background check

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff

Date Posted: 9/2/2026

Location: Business Office

Title: Substitute School Bus Aide

QUALIFICATIONS

1. ABILITY TO READ, WRITE AND TO PERFORM ASSIGNED DUTIES
2. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD
3. KNOWLEDGE OF BUS PASSENGER SAFETY AND EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES
4. REQUIRED CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND PROOF OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP OR LEGAL RESIDENT ALIEN STATUS

REPORTS TO: TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR/BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR

JOB GOAL: TO ASSIST THE BUS DRIVER IN PROVIDING SAFE TRANSPORTATION FOR STUDENTS.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. ASSISTS THE BUS DRIVER IN MAINTAINING STUDENT CONDUCT ON THE BUS.
2. ASSISTS YOUNG OR DISABLED STUDENTS IN GETTING ON AND OFF THE BUS.
3. PROVIDES WRITTEN RECORDS OF VIOLATIONS OF STUDENT CODE TO THE BUILDING PRINCIPAL.
4. COLLECTS PERSONAL ITEMS LEFT ON THE BUS AND TURNS THEM OVER TO THE SCHOOL SECRETARY.
5. PROVIDES INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS REGARDING PASSENGER SAFETY AND ENSURES THAT STUDENTS WEAR THEIR SEAT BELTS WHEN THE BUS IS SO EQUIPPED.
6. PARTICIPATES IN SCHEDULED EMERGENCY BUS EXIT DRILLS.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: SALARY AND WORK YEAR TO BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

EVALUATION: PERFORMANCE OF THIS JOB WILL BE EVALUATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF THE BOARD'S POLICY ON EVALUATION OF NONCERTIFIED STAFF.