Substitute Bus Aide

Substitute Bus Aide

School City of Hobart is seeking substitute bus aides. Positions are filled on an as-needed basis. The substitute bus aide assists the bus driver in transporting students to and from school and related activities by serving as an on-call substitute to cover assigned routes and trips as needed.

Key responsibilities include working as a team with the bus driver to support safe and timely transportation of students, assisting students, parents, and school personnel with safe loading and unloading, attending to students on the bus, monitoring student behavior, assisting with daily bus readiness, and supporting bus safety drills and emergency response procedures.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, at least 18 years old, ability to communicate clearly and professionally, ability to follow instructions and complete documentation accurately, ability to physically move through the bus and assist with student safety equipment and mobility needs, and ability to maintain composure and respond appropriately in emergencies. Preferred experience includes working with children and supporting student transportation, student supervision, or special needs/mobility assistance.

Salary and benefits are defined in the School City of Hobart Transportation Department Staff Handbook. This substitute position is not eligible for retirement or health insurance benefits. Physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing steps, maintaining balance while riding in and moving within a school bus, and moving quickly in the bus aisle during student loading, unloading, and emergency situations. The employee regularly assists students with safety restraints, seating, and mobility, including helping support, stabilize, or reposition students as needed using proper body mechanics and available equipment. Typical lifting and carrying requirements are up to 25 pounds constantly, up to 50 pounds occasionally to frequently, and up to 75 pounds as a team lift, as required for student safety and transport.

Work is performed in and around a school bus and at student loading and unloading locations. The position involves exposure to traffic, moving vehicles, noise, vibration, fumes or exhaust, uneven surfaces, and varying weather and temperature conditions. The employee must maintain constant awareness of student, pedestrian, and vehicular safety hazards while interacting with students, staff, and the public, and may include working early mornings, afternoons, evenings, and occasional trips/special routes as assigned.

To apply, please submit an online application. For questions about the position, contact Becky Rosenbaum, Director of Transportation, at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Employment is contingent upon meeting district pre-employment requirements, including expanded criminal history checks, expanded child protection index checks, and motor vehicle record reviews, as applicable. A pre-hire physical and drug screening are also required. The School City of Hobart is an Equal Opportunity Employer.