What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Bus Attendants for 2026-2027 position at Mechanicville City School District?
Are you looking for a flexible schedule that fits around your life while making a meaningful impact in your local community? Mechanicville City School District is continuously seeking patient, dependable, and safety-minded individuals to join our Transportation Department as Substitute Bus Attendants.
In this role, you will work alongside our bus drivers to ensure students, including those with specialized needs, have a safe, supportive, and comfortable ride to and from school each day.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure Student Safety: Assist students with safely boarding, seating, and exiting the bus.
Specialized Support: Help secure wheelchairs, seatbelts, harness systems, and child safety restraint seats as needed.
Maintain a Positive Environment: Monitor student behavior during transit, promote safe habits, and assist the driver in maintaining a calm atmosphere.
Emergency Assistance: Help execute emergency evacuation drills and assist students in the event of an emergency.
Student Care: Provide individual attention and support to students with special physical, medical, or behavioral needs
Job Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Background Clearance: Must clear a New York State Education Department (NYSED) criminal history background check and fingerprinting.
Physical Capabilities: Ability to bend, lift, assist students, and operate bus safety equipment as needed
Skills & Attributes:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A patient, compassionate, and reliable demeanor.
- Ability to handle unexpected situations calmly and professionally.
Position Start Date:09/08/2026
Application Deadline:06/30/2027