Substitute Bus Monitor (23.07 Per Hour) - Port Orchard, Washington

SUBSTITUTE BUS MONITOR · Reports To: · OSS Administrator and Substitute Services · Bargaining Unit: · None · Department:  · Substitute Services (HR) · Salary Schedule: · Substitute Supervisory · Employment Type: · Classified · Salary Range: · $23.07 · FLSA Status: · Hourly · A ...

Job description

SUBSTITUTE BUS MONITOR

Reports To:

OSS Administrator and Substitute Services

Bargaining Unit:

None

Department: 

Substitute Services (HR)

Salary Schedule:

Substitute Supervisory

Employment Type:

Classified

Salary Range:

$23.07

FLSA Status:

Hourly

Adoption Date:

 11/21/2025

Hours per Day:

Revised Date:

Days per Year:

 

 

 

Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.

South Kitsap Employees Will:

• Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationship with students, families, staff and community members.
• Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment. 

Purpose Statement

The job of Substitute Bus Monitor is done for the purpose/s of riding the bus with students of all ages, including those who have severe physical and mental disabilities while they are being transported to and from school. Assist bus driver by providing student supervision and assistance on the school bus. They reinforce safe riding standards and appropriate student conduct while riding on the bus. Assist in making sure all disabled students are secure in their seats and wheelchairs, fastening their seat belts and safety devises. Assists in loading and unloading the students on and off the bus.

This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: Ability to exit out of a rear or side emergency door within 25 seconds without help in an emergency situation. Must be in a bus seat while the school bus is in motion.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with the transportation of students in a safe manner (e.g. correct seats, enforcing established bus rules, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that students are physically and emotional prepared to learn by promoting safe bus riding procedures;
• Attends trainings (e.g. suctioning, tracheotomy cleaning, other special procedures, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a high proficiency level needed to care for special education students requiring critical care services;
• Communicates with department/ building administrators, teachers, and parents as needed for the purpose of providing feedback on student behaviors while riding on the school bus;
• Maintain confidentiality and complies with district policies, as well as federal and state laws and regulations for the purpose of ensuring student privacy;
• Manage student behavior and reports disciplinary concerns to the appropriate administrator(s) (e.g. Instructs on safety, rules, and regulations regarding behavior(s) on bus, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe bus riding experience;
• Monitor students, equipment, and materials for the purpose of student safety;
• Participates in mandatory school bus emergency evacuation drills for the purpose of understanding emergency procedures and keeping students safe in emergency situations;
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution;
• Serves as a role model for students and staff by demonstrating positive attitude and effective work ethic for the purpose of displaying the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with students, staff, parents, and outside agencies;
• Supervision of students while riding on the school bus for the purpose of ensuring student safety;
• Understand student's medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs for the purpose of a safe bus riding environment;
• Uphold and apply bus riding rules, regulations, and board policies for the purpose of supporting a positive and safe environment.

Other Functions:

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team with on school bus; and working in potentially loud environment while on school bus.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: stages of child development and age-appropriate communication methods.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with others; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: to exit out of a rear or side emergency bus door within 25 seconds without help in emergency situations. Must be able to lift, push, and/or pull at least 25 pounds.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working with immediate supervision; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to impact the organization's services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and some fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations.

Experience: Job related experience is desired in Job related experience is desired.

Education (Minimum): High school diploma or equivalent.

Certificates and Licenses

CPR/First Aid Certificate

SafetyCare de-escalation and restraint training

Continuing Educ./Training

Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses

Clearances

Washington State Patrol and FBI Fingerprint

Background Clearance

Other Requirements:

• Completed online application (with supporting documents)

Health Benefits Information:

Most positions within the South Kitsap School District are governed by collective bargaining agreements that specify the benefits related to employment with the district, including insurance provisions, vacations, holidays, and other related benefits.

For more information about benefits, you may review the individual collective bargaining agreements and SEBB 2025 School Employee Enrollment Guide which are located on our website SK Staff Resources or contact our Payroll and Benefits Department at or 

Application Procedure:  Complete the online application at  and apply to the position(s) to which you are qualified within your online application. 

Submitting and completing your online application and applying to open positions ensures immediate availability of your data to our hiring administrators. 

PRINCIPALS AND HIRING ADMINISTRATORS CONSIDER ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS WITH COMPLETE AND CURRENT APPLICATIONS.

Positions close at 4:00 p.m. on the final day of posting.  Your online application and required District Testing (if applicable-see job posting when applying) must be submitted by the closing date for an applicant to be considered for a position.

If you need assistance with this process, please contact Human Resources at or 

The South Kitsap School District provides equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation – including gender expression or identity, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Equal access to activities, facilities and program is provided to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. District procedure complies with all applicable state and federal laws.

The Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Gender Inclusivity Officer with the responsibility for monitoring, auditing, and ensuring compliance with this policy are:

Compliance/ADA/Title IX Coordinator:
Will Sarett,
Executive Director of Human Resources 
2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366

Section 504 Coordinator:
Cristin Blaskowitz,
Director of Special Services
2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366

Gender Inclusivity Compliance Officer:
Monica Zuber,
Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership
2689 Hoover Ave SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366

South Kitsap School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services, and activities.  For information regarding translational bilingual education programs, contact the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning at

All Employees are required to furnish proof of identity and employment authorization status.

The South Kitsap School District is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free environment for all persons-students, community, and staff.

Any offer of employment with the South Kitsap School District is on a conditional basis pending the successful completion of an FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.

All Employees are required to furnish proof of identity and employment authorization status.

The South Kitsap School District is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free environment for all persons-students, community, and staff.

Any offer of employment with the South Kitsap School District is on a conditional basis pending the successful completion of an FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.