Bus Aide (Part-Time)

Choice-Schools-Associates; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Oaks Public School Academy (TOPSA) is seeking a dedicated school bus driver to ensure safe, on-time transportation for Muskegon-area students, upholding TOPSA's mission and vision.

Responsibilities include enforcing policies, supervising students during boarding, maintaining bus cleanliness, reporting unsafe conditions, and communicating with staff to support a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Solid record of punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Enforces school policies and procedures.
• Maintains order and proper discipline of passengers; resolves disputes and reports severe cases.
• Monitors students with health concerns on the bus and follows established procedures.
• Ensures safety rules are followed on school grounds and bus.
• Maintains knowledge of emergency procedures and communicates with staff.
• Supervises students during transportation to and from school.
• Reports unsafe bus conditions to the Principal.
• Keeps the bus clean and represents the school professionally.
• Performs other duties assigned by the Principal.

Skills

Punctuality

Safety awareness

Community relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Three Oaks Public School Academy (TOPSA) is a community school of excellence that provides an opportunity for all Muskegon area children to be engaged and empowered learners. Our rigorous curriculum is aligned with the state standards led by dedicated staff who are ready to prepare kids for college. We believe the mastery of curriculum will be achieved by extensive hands-on activities, project-based learning, and cooperative learning activities. Be a part of our engaged, empowered and excellent school community today!

A successful candidate for this position has:

• An unwavering belief that all children regardless of their background can learn and exceed at high levels.
• A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students.
• The ability to build strong relationships with staff, students, and families to build trust and rapport within the school community.
• The willingness to be a humble change agent.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

About the role

To provide a safe and clean environment, and constant supervision of students while aboard the school bus and at other times assigned by the Administrator. This position will support and uphold the mission and vision of the academy.

What you'll do

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enforces the school policies and procedures.
• Maintains order and proper discipline of passengers; resolves disputes and documents and reports severe disciplinary cases.
• Monitors students with special health problems while on bus after receiving written or oral instruction and maintains awareness and alertness to any sign of difficulty following prescribed instructions and procedures.
• Responsible for all safety rules and their enforcement on school grounds and school bus.
• Maintains knowledge of all emergency procedures.
• Maintains open lines of communication with all staff.
• Maintains awareness of and implements all site bus rules and regulations.
• Supervises and monitors students during transportation to and from school on school bus.
• Reports any unsafe bus conditions, including equipment, to the Principal immediately.
• Keeps the bus free from rubbish.
• Represents the school in a positive and professional manner.
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the Principal.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Solid record of punctuality.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with students from different backgrounds.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Demonstrate aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively with school personnel and students in a diverse school community.

About Choice Schools Associates

Three Oaks Public School Academy (TOPSA) is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Scholar Model, TOPSA is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding scholar schools within the state. The Scholar Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.