Substitute Bus Assistant - School Year 2026-2027

Spring Branch ISD; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Spring Branch Independent School District invites applications for Substitute Bus Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves riding on a bus to assist the driver, ensuring safe and orderly transport when a regular assistant is absent.

The position is non-exempt with 177 work days. Candidates should be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent; prior experience with children or special needs is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be 18 years and older.
• Ability to work with fellow employees and communicate effectively.
• Physically able to assist in evacuating the bus in an emergency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain student discipline on bus.
• Assist students with special needs.
• Aid driver in maintaining order and safety.
• Learn assigned routes to assist a substitute driver.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain cleanliness of bus interior.
• Attend in-service training and safety meetings as required.
• Establish and maintain rapport with students and parents.

Skills

Teamwork

Mature judgment

Communication skills

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma

Must be 18 years or older

Tools

Wheelchair lift ramp

Locks

Seatbelts

Harnesses

Car seats

Adaptive equipment

Job description

Substitute Bus Assistant - School Year 2026-2027 JobID: 7631

• Date Posted:
  1/12/2026
• Location:
  Transportation

Job Title: Substitute Bus Assistant

Reports To: Director of Transportation

Classification: Substitute

Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt

Days: 177

Salary: See Substitute Compensation Plan

Contract: None

Date Revised: 11/15/2023

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

Qualifications/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.

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.