Bus Aide

RSU 21; Kennebunk, Northern (ME, KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay raises

25 hours per week schedule

Excellent medical insurance options or

Sign-on bonus up to $1,000

Referral bonus $500

Attendance bonus up to $300

CPR/AED training paid

Q'Straint wheelchair training paid

Paid training up to 40 hours

Job summary

RSU 21 Transportation Department is seeking a Bus Aide to support students with safe and comfortable travel to and from school. You will assist with boarding, riding, and exiting the bus while working closely with the driver on daily routes.

Ideal candidates are dependable, safety-minded, patient, and have strong communication skills. This school-year position offers growth opportunities, training, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Maine Driver’s License.
• Must pass employer-provided physical exam.
• Must pass employer-provided drug testing.
• Must pass Maine CHRC (Criminal History).

Responsibilities

• Assist students with boarding, riding, and exiting the bus.
• Support daily routes alongside the driver and on safety procedures.
• Communicate with staff as directed and participate in paid training.
• Follow safety procedures on all routes.

Skills

Patience

Calm decision-making

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

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Bus Aide

Full Time Bus Barn, Kennebunk, ME, US 1 Attachments

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1001

Salary Range: $20.81 To $21.88 Hourly

Bus Aide

RSU 21 Transportation Department

Pay: $20.81-$21.88 per hour (TEA Collective Bargaining Agreement, FY2027)

Why Join RSU 21?

We take care of the people who take care of our students. RSU 21 Bus Aides are valued members of a supportive transportation team where safety, respect, and teamwork come first.

What We Offer

• Annual Pay Increase for Years of Service and Yearly Cost of Living Adjustments
• Outstanding benefits year round benefits with a 25 hours per week work schedule
• Excellent Medical Insurance options OR Cash in Lieu of Health Insurance of $3,000
• Annual longevity bonuses up to $1,500 starting in year one
• Sign-on bonus up to $1,000
• $500 recruitment bonus for employee referrals
• Attendance bonus up to $300 per year for reliable attendance
• Paid CPR/AED Certification training
• Paid Q'Straint Wheel Chair Certification training
• Pay scale credit (additional pay) for prior work experience for new incoming employees
• Up to 40 hours of annual paid training opportunities
• Positive team work environment & safety-focused transportation team

Key Responsibilities

As a Bus Aide, you help ensure students - especially those with special transportation needs - travel safely and comfortably to and from school by supporting a calm, safe, and respectful environment on every route. You assist students with boarding, riding, and exiting the bus, support daily routes alongside the driver, transport(drive) students in a district minivan or SUV, communicate with staff as directed, and participate in paid training while following all safety procedures.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates are dependable, safety-minded professionals who bring patience, calm decision-making, and strong communication skills to every student ride.

High school diploma or GED required

Valid Maine Driver’s License

Must pass an employer provided physical exam

Must pass employer provided drug testing

Must pass Maine Criminal History Record Check (CHRC)

Dependable, professional, and team-oriented

Reports To: Transportation Manager

Hours: School-year position. Schedule and weekly hours discussed during hiring.

Terms of Employment: Per TEA Collective Bargaining Agreement and RSU 21 Board policies.

Evaluation: Annual evaluation by Transportation Manager.

Reasonable Accommodations: Provided in accordance with ADA and applicable law.

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