Bus Aide - Transportation

Van-Buren-Intermediate-School-District; Lawrence Township (MI); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Buren Intermediate School District Transportation in Lawrence, MI is seeking a Bus Aide to supervise students on the bus and assist the driver to ensure safe, orderly transport.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of the State School Bus Driver Training Program, with preferred prior bus aide or driver experience. 5 hours per day, open until filled, 635 Blackman Street, Lawrence, MI 49064.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of State School Bus Driver Training Program required and ability to qualify for bus driver's license.
• Previous experience as a school bus aide or bus driver preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all students wear seat belts.
• Keep bus interior clean; wash windows, mop floor, dust seats.
• Discharge students in the presence of an adult.
• Provide first aid if needed and administer emergency treatment when necessary.
• Maintain order and discipline on the bus.
• Allow a child to exit only at regular stops, with parental direction.
• Prevent children from hitching on the bus when skating or riding bicycles.
• Prepare an accident report after any incident involving bus passengers.
• Assist students boarding and exiting the bus as needed.
• Assist the school in communicating with families and vice-versa.
• Notify the driver and office if absent.
• Substitute for bus driver as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Transportation Supervisor.
• Valid driver's license required.

Skills

Driving competency

Student supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State School Bus Driver Training Program

Job description

Bus Aide - Transportation

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Job Details

Job ID: 5927571

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Goal(s):

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.

Location of Work:

VBISD Transportation Building

635 Blackman Street

Lawrence, MI 49064

Minimum Qualifications:

Education :

High school diploma or equivalent required

Certification :

Completion of State School Bus Driver Training Program required and ability to qualify for bus driver’s license

Work Experience :

Previous experience as a school bus aide or bus driver preferred

Skills:

• Exhibit satisfactory performance on both a written and driving competency test
• Possess the physical strength to perform the required tasks

Essential Job Functions:

• 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.
• Ability to 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.
• Valid driver's license required.

Hours to Work:

5 hours per day

Terms of Employment:

As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.

Position is open until filled.

Position Type: Regular

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Van Buren HR
• 490 South Paw Paw St.
• Lawrence, Michigan 49064
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]