Substitute Bus Assistant 2026-2027

Young World Physical Education; Mead (WA); On-site; USD 21,741 - 30,965; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Mead, WA, is hiring a Substitute Bus Assistant to supervise students during their transportation. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, maintaining decorum, and assisting with special needs during bus rides.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or be willing to obtain one, along with current first aid/CPR certification. A strong ability to communicate and work effectively with students is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or willingness to obtain the equivalent.
• Current first aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain promptly.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Ensure student safety by supervising activities.
• Encourage and model expected behavior in students.
• Assist with special transportation needs for students.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to work with students

Knowledge of safety rules

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current first aid/CPR certification

Job description

SUBSTITUTEBUS ASSISTANT

Job Summary: The job of supervision para educator is done for the purpose of ensuring student safety by supervising and facilitating activities. Responsibilities vary with individual assignment, but typically include student supervision and maintaining safety, behavior, decorum, and order. This position requires assisting with special transportation needs of preschool, elementary, and secondary students on the school bus ride to school and home from school.

Essential Functions

• Follow and support building and department procedures
• Encourage and model expected behavior
• Anticipate problem behaviors in order to minimize and deescalate aggressive behavior of students who are acting out
• Circulate within an assigned supervision area, as well as facilitate and direct activities in a positive way
• Assist in maintaining safety, behavior, decorum, and order in common areas including, but not limited to, cafeteria, playground, corridors, study halls, gymnasium, auditorium, locker rooms, parking lots, crosswalks, detention rooms, and school busses
• Work cooperatively and respectfully with all members of the school community
• Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for diversity among all members of the school/department or district community
• Keep documentation and maintain organized records on a daily basis
• Participate in training courses in order to enhance skills
• Perform basic computer skills such as word processing and email
• Report to assigned duty areas promptly and reliably
• Remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Provide first aid in case of illness and/or injury and report accidents to the building office
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Training:

• High school diploma or willingness to obtain the equivalent
• Current first aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain promptly

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated skill in communicating effectively with all staff, students, and as a team member, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work with students in a warm and confident manner
• Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Work Environment

• Must be physically capable of kneeling, bending, and standing and have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., if necessary.
• May work outdoors in inclement weather.
• May be required to patrol entire campus on foot, including climbing stairs.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Physical Demands

A person working in this position will exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally while carrying, pushing, and/or pulling to move objects. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unaided and may lift over 50 pounds with the assistance of another person and/or a lift assist. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit; some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or ordinary infectious diseases carried by students.

Terms of Employment

Salary Range: Min $19.13 – Max $19.13 per hour. Substitutes accrue 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked. Substitutes who work 630 hours become benefit eligible for the remainder of the school year. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability, administered through the School Employee Benefits Board.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mead School District #354 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the District’s Title IX/Civil Rights Officer, Josh Westermann, Section 504 Coordinator, Heather Havens, and/or Affinity Action officer, Keri Hutchins.