Bus Aide - Transportation
About The Position
The overall job goal of the Special Education Bus Aide is to supervise children on the bus so the driver can devote his/her full attention to driving. This position is located at the VBISD Transportation Building, 635 Blackman Street, Lawrence, MI 49064. The terms of employment are as per the master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education. This posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISD’s website at www.vbisd.org under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access, you may use a computer at VBISD by calling 269-539-5218. The position is open until filled. In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Completion of State School Bus Driver Training Program required and ability to qualify for bus driver’s license
- Exhibit satisfactory performance on both a written and driving competency test
- Possess the physical strength to perform the required tasks
- Valid driver's license required
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a school bus aide or bus driver preferred
Responsibilities
- Assure safety belts are worn by all students riding their bus.
- Sweep and clean interior of bus as frequently as necessary to maintain cleanliness; this includes, but is not limited to washing windows, mopping floor, dusting and wiping down seats and driver’s area.
- Discharge students from bus in the presence of a teacher or aide.
- Implement the principles of first aide and be prepared to administer emergency treatment, when necessary.
- Maintain order and discipline on the part of every student.
- Permit a child to leave a bus only on a regular stop, except upon written request of parents or direction of the school authorities.
- Prevent children from hitching on bus when skating, riding bicycles, etc.
- Prepare an accident report immediately after every accident involving school bus passengers.
- Assist students on and off buses, as needed.
- Assist the school, when necessary, in communicating with the home and vice-versa.
- Notify the driver and the office in the event of absence.
- Substitute for bus driver, as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
