School Bus Aide Substitute

West Ottawa Public Schools; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 1,901,000 - 2,205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance incentives

Insurance benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Snow days pay

Job summary

West Ottawa Public Schools is seeking a School Bus Aide Substitute to support student transportation services. The role involves monitoring and assisting students with special needs on bus routes and releasing them to the appropriate adults at the destination.

Starting immediately, the substitute position reports to the Director of Transportation and may include additional duties as assigned. Prior background checks are required to proceed. Pay ranges align with district sub and bus aide rates.

Qualifications

• Willing to submit to criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assist students with special needs on the bus until released to a teacher, designated school employee, parent/guardian or responsible adult.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Background check clearance

Student supervision

Special needs support

Job description

Notice of WOTA Posting

Position: School Bus Aide Substitute Posting # 3530

West Ottawa Public Schools - Transportation

Posting Dates: June 24, 2024 - Until Filled

Reports To: Director of Transportation

Beginning: Immediately

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to submit to criminal background check

Job Responsibilities

• While riding in a school bus, monitor and assist students with special needs until released to a teacher, designated school employee, parent/guardian or responsible adult.
• Other duties as assigned.

Pay Schedule

Current pay for sub and regular bus aides is as follows:

• Bus aide, hourly rate (step 1-10) $16.00 - $18.56/ hr

Attendance Incentives

New hire and regular bus driver incentives are as follows:

• Regular bus aides shall receive an attendance incentive based on the number of sick days used during each of three (3) designated periods:
  • From the first day of work for the school year through November 30: (Zero (0) days used, $200; One (1) day of partial day used, $100)
  • From December 1 through the last school day before Spring Break: (Zero (0) days used, $200; One (1) day of partial day used, $100)
  • From Spring Break through the last school day for the school year: (Zero (0) days used, $200; One (1) day of partial day used, $100)

Pay Benefits

• All regular bus aides at WO receive five (5) days of pay during Spring Break (as paid time off) plus two (2) additional days during Winter Holiday Break (for those with 6 or more years of experience).
• All regular bus aides at WO receive three (3) personal paid days (as paid time off) during the school year
• Regular bus aides at WO receive two (2) paid snow days when used (as paid time off) and can receive pay on additional snow days from available accrued personal or sick time up to the maximum number of days allowed by law (with no impact on the attendance incentives described above).
• Regular bus aides at WO accrue sick leave each month to help provide income when sick and unable to work and earn retirement through the Michigan Public School Employees’ Retirement System (MPSERS).
• Regular bus aides at WO are eligible for vision & dental insurance and certain health insurance benefits, or, can opt out for a lucrative ‘cash in lieu’ (for those who work 30 or more assigned hours per week).
• Regular bus aides at WO can increase their work hours to 30 or more hours per week by working in West Ottawa’s Food Service department (between the morning and afternoon bus runs).