Substitute Bus Assistant - School Year 2026-2027

Spring Branch ISD; Minnesota; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Spring Branch ISD is looking for a Substitute Bus Assistant in Minnesota to help ensure a safe journey for students. This role involves riding on the bus and assisting the driver in managing student behavior, aiding those with special needs, and performing evacuation during emergencies.

Qualified candidates should possess good communication skills and ideally have experience with special needs individuals. Working conditions may involve exposure to varying temperatures and physical demands required for the role.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience with special needs individuals is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists bus driver and maintains student discipline.
• Performs emergency evacuations if necessary.
• Maintains cleanliness of the bus interior.

Skills

Communication skills

Mature judgment

Ability to work with others

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Wheelchair lift ramp

Adaptive equipment

Job description

Substitute Bus Assistant

Spring Branch Independent School District

Primary Purpose

Ride on the bus to assist the driver in providing a safe and orderly trip for the passengers when a regular assistant is absent.

Qualifications and Skills

• Education/Certification: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be 18 years and older.

• Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to work with fellow employees, mature judgment, proficient oral and written communication skills, physically able to climb in and out of the school bus emergency door to assist in evacuating the bus in an emergency.

• Experience: Day care, nursing home or related experiences dealing with special needs individuals preferred.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Student Management: Maintain student discipline on bus, assist fragile pupils with special needs, maintain personal conduct and appearance that serves as an example to children.

• Safety: Aid driver in maintaining order and safety; perform emergency bus evacuation of students on bus, if needed: walking to rear of bus, exiting the rear door, and/or lifting students in emergency situations.

• Other: Maintain cleanliness of bus interior, participate in cross training, establish and maintain a good rapport with students, parents, school personnel and co-workers, attend in‑service training classes and safety meetings as required by the department, learn assigned routes in order to assist a substitute driver, perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Equipment Used

Wheelchair lift ramp, locks, seatbelts, harnesses, car seats, special adaptive equipment.

Working Conditions

• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress, work with frequent interruptions, this position requires regular in‑person interaction with the public.
• Physical Demands: Repetitive hand motions, frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling.
• Environmental Factors: Work outside and inside, moderate exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.