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2026-2027 Substitute Bus Assistants JobID: 3166 Position Type: Substitute/Substitute Bus Assistant Date Posted: 7/17/2026 Location: Manalapan, New Jersey Date Available: 09/08/2026 Closing Date: 05/18/2027 Additional Information: Show/Hide Posting Type: Internal/External Effective Date: September 8, 2026 through June 25, 2027 Description: The Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District, an award-winning, Central Monmouth, K-8 school district with a tradition of excellence in education, is seeking per diem Substitute Bus Assistants with the following qualifications: All applicants must be an Epi-pen Delegate; the required training will be provided by the district. Qualifications: Lay out seat belts before arriving at child's bus stop Must prepare vehicle for any special need the student may have Must be in good physical condition Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Assist children getting in and out of bus; assist (lift) child getting into seat, and secure child with seatbelt Must be familiar with emergency evacuation procedures and assist the driver in the event of an emergency evacuation Must be able to assist the driver if it is necessary to back up the bus Must be patient and able to interact with special needs students Prior experience as a bus assistant preferred Terms of Employment: Per Diem Position Non-Tenure Track Hourly Rate$15.92 Benefits (if applicable, may include): Professional Development Opportunities Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Application Procedure: Interested candidates must apply online using the following link: Job ID#3166 Please do not mail, email, or bring a resume to the district Human Resource Department or any school. Unsolicited paper documents will be discarded. Selection Procedure: Only candidates of interest will be contacted for interviews. The successful candidate must reside in the State of NJ within 1 year of appointment. The Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer AA/EOE For additional information, please contact: Human Resources Department Roseann Krause roseannkrause@mersnj.us 732-758-2527 Email To A Friend Print Version Openings as of 7/17/2026
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