Substitute Special Education Bus Monitor

San Diego Unified School District; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego Unified School District is seeking a Substitute Special Education Bus Monitor to supervise and assist students at bus stops and on buses, traveling to and from a special program or school.

This on-call, hourly position requires a high school diploma and training related to care of students with disabilities; the district emphasizes safety, bus evacuation procedures, and adherence to district policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or equivalent.
• Training related to care of students with disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and bus evacuation procedures required.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and assistance to special education students at bus stops.
• Assist students during bus travel to ensure safety.
• Follow district policies and reporting procedures.

Skills

Safety procedures

Bus evacuation procedures

Care of students with disabilities

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Substitute Special Education Bus Monitor

San Diego Unified School District, Various Locations - San Diego, California.

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Job Details

Job ID: 5904646

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 27, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.66 to $19.66 Per Hour

Job Description

The San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications for the position of substitute (hourly) Special Education Bus Monitors . This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.

OVERVIEW:

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Special Education Bus Monitor will provide supervision and assistance to special education students at bus stops and in buses while traveling to and from a special program or school.

VACANCY / POSITION SPECIFICS:

• Working Location: Various locations
• The District covers a large portion of San Diego County. Refer to the District Area Map at this Link and make sure to identify any and all specific area(s) you are interested in working in. The area(s) you identify in your application will be used for any future vacancies filled using the eligibility list from this recruitment.
• These assignments are on an on-call basis and do not qualify for regular salaried positions with the district. Substitute hourly assignments are not eligible for benefits and flexibility is a must.
• This position falls on the PARA Salary Schedule, Salary Range 024 with an hourly rate of $19.66.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to graduation from high school.

NOTE: Your related education and experience must be clearly represented in the work history and education section of your application.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Completion of in-service training in care of students with disabilities, transportation regulations, safety, and bus evacuation procedures during work hours or paid professional development during non-work hours.

San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For more information about equity in employment, contact: Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico: [phone], [e-mail] / Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward: [phone], [e-mail] / 504 Coordinator Eri Nall: [phone], [e-mail]