Substitute Bus Aide School Year 2026-2027

Tooele County School District; United States; On-site; USD 18,013 - 25,656; Part time

Job summary

Tooele County School District is seeking a Substitute Bus Aide for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves assisting special education students during transport and ensuring their safety. Responsibilities include monitoring students and preparing necessary reports.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma, be at least 21 years old, and pass a physical assessment test. This on-call position carries a salary of $15.85 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to pass Physical Assessment Test.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education students during loading and unloading from buses.
• Instruct students on rules and maintain safety.
• Prepare reports for documenting activities and incidents.

Skills

Ability to carry out instructions

Effective writing and verbal communication

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to establish supportive relationships

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Substitute Bus Aide School Year 2026-2027 JobID: 10643

Position Type: Transportation / Substitute Bus Aide

Date Posted: 5/27/2026

Location: Transportation

Position Purpose

Under the general direction of the Transportation Department and Special Education Department, employee will help create an environment that is welcoming and conducive for the success of students and co‑workers. Working closely with the departments to ensure students lists including health care plans for buses are updated and correct information given to drivers and attendants on buses.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists special education students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.
• Attends unit meetings, in‑service training, workshops, etc. as required for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Instructs students for the purpose of enforcing rules/regulations and maintaining student safety and well‑being.
• Monitors students with special needs until released to teacher, instructional assistant, parent, etc. for purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers.
• Prepares reports (e.g., incident reports, passenger misconduct, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and/or complying with established guidelines.
• Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g., discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for their action.
• Secures students and/or their equipment (e.g., restraints, wheelchair tie‑down, seat belts, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well‑being of students.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.

Additional Duties

Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications and organize and create projects using Microsoft Office products.
• 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 and possess effective writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pass Physical Assessment test same as bus drivers (e.g., able to lift 40 lbs, drag a 120 lb object walking backwards).
• Works in standard office and school bus environment.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to pass Physical Assessment Test.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

FLSA Status

Non‑exempt

Contract

On‑Call, Time Card Position, Not Benefit eligible. Supports Professional Salary Schedule E1 $15.85.

Postings current as of 6/17/2026 7:46:03 PM CST.