Substitute Bus Attendant

Young World Physical Education; Town of North Collins (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

North Collins Central School District is seeking a Substitute Bus Attendant for the North Collins area. This role supports the bus driver, escorts students at stops, and ensures safe boarding and disembarking.

There are no formal education requirements; candidates must comply with NYS fingerprinting/background checks. Starting date is immediate; salary is $17.28 per hour.

Qualifications

• No education or experience required.
• Fingerprinting/background check as per NYS law.
• Substitute position on school bus routes.
• Must satisfy NYS Commissioner of Education rules.

Responsibilities

• Accompanies bus driver and students on scheduled route.
• Escort students across street at stops.
• Supervise boarding and unloading at stops and school sites.
• Assist physically or mentally handicapped students to/from the bus.
• Maintain order on buses and enforce district policies.

Skills

Patience

Good judgment

Dependability

Follow instructions

Safety awareness

Job description

Substitute Bus Attendant

North Collins Central School District Bus Garage - North Collins, New York Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in www.wnyric.org/application , and North Collins Central School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5882371

Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

THIS IS A SUBSTITUTE POSITION.

Erie County Civil Service Job Description for BUS ATTENDANT:

Under current New York State Law, candidates seeking employment with school districts in New York State will be required to undergo fingerprinting and a criminal history background check prior to appointment.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is responsible work which involves maintaining order and insuring the safety of the children who will ride his/her assigned route and extends to walking students across the street for purposes of boarding or disembarking the school bus at assigned stops. The attendant at all times must be concerned about the safe behavior of the children while the bus is enroute. Employees of this class may be required to assist physically or mentally handicapped students if assigned to their route and are required to wear safety belts and, if assigned, uniforms. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the School Bus Driver. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Accompanies bus driver and students on scheduled route;
• Boards and gets off the bus at each stop to escort students across the street;
• Supervises the boarding and unloading of student passengers at each stop, at transfer points, and at school sites;
• Assists and lifts physically handicapped and mentally retarded students to and from the bus;
• Maintains order of buses;
• Enforces district policy governing the student behavior while bus is in operation;
• Assists driver when backing up bus;
• Reports orally and in writing instances of continuing disruptive student behavior;
• Requests driver to summon emergency aid by two-way radio or operates two-way radio;
• Reports trouble at bus stops to driver, terminal, bus garage, or transportation office;
• Assists students with special needs;
• Attends scheduled job training classes and workshops and parent/school/driver meetings;
• Ensures students are seated before bus is in motion.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instruction; ability to work well with drivers, students, school personnel, and the Transportation Department; ability to understand students in their care; ability to be helpful to students and fellow workers as needed; good judgment; dependability; common sense in exercising control; patience; conscientiousness; physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

There are no education or experience requirements.

NOTE: Candidate must satisfy the requirements for School Bus Attendant as set forth in the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Commissioner of Education.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $17.28 to $17.28 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Alyson Laing , Secretary to Superintendent/District Clerk
• District Office
• Syracuse, New York 13221
• Phone: [phone] ext.1301
• Email: [e-mail]