Substitute Bus Assistant (2025/2026)

Payson Unified District • Payson, AZ

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About The Position

The Bus Assistant, under the direction of the Director of Transportation, accompanies the Bus Driver and provides assistance, guidance and supervision to students with varying levels of disability (ranging from none to severe) and facilitates rider safety during transportation to and from school and during other special events such as field trips. The following tasks are essential for this position. This list is not inclusive of all responsibilities. Individuals may not perform all of these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed. Complies with all HIPAA and FERPA related confidentiality requirements. Develops positive relations with students, parents, school staff and the public. Supervises and assists students on the bus while enroute to and from school and during other special events. Assists at the schools to ensure safe onboarding and offboarding of students. Assists during school field trips. Assists in communication with parents, and students as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card within forty-five (45) days of employment .
• Must currently possess (or have the ability to obtain upon hire) CPR, AED and First Aid certifications.
• Knowledge of District policies, operations and organization.
• Interpersonal skills including tact, courtesy, and diplomacy.
• Communication (telephone, email, etc.) etiquette.
• The proper use of the English language.
• Child behavior.
• Related Dept of Transportation safety protocol.
• Skill and Ability to: Work cooperatively with others and provide a high level of customer service.
• Establish work priorities to meet schedules and timelines.
• Work with, assist and supervise students with varying degrees of emotional and behavioral handicaps.
• Maintain all pertinent safety protocols during the transportation of students.
• Perform lifting, pushing and/or pulling which does not exceed 50 pounds and is an infrequent aspect of the job.
• Requires vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.
• Requires the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend.
• Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
• Requires the ability to stand for long periods.
• Requires the ability to walk long distances.
• Is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Two years experience in working with students is preferred.
• Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all HIPAA and FERPA related confidentiality requirements.
• Develops positive relations with students, parents, school staff and the public.
• Supervises and assists students on the bus while enroute to and from school and during other special events.
• Assists at the schools to ensure safe onboarding and offboarding of students.
• Assists during school field trips.
• Assists in communication with parents, and students as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED