Bus Driver - Transportation 2026-27 School year

Young World Physical Education; Lawrence (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Bus Driver for the 2026-27 school year in Lawrence, Michigan. The ideal candidate will ensure safe transport of students, adhere to state laws, and maintain communication with the transportation office. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, completion of a bus driver training program, and a valid driver's license. The role requires physical strength and readiness for drug testing. Applicants can apply until the position is filled.

Qualifications

• Completion of State School Bus Driver Training Program required.
• Previous experience as a school bus driver preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe operation of the school bus.
• Notify the transportation office of student address changes.
• Deliver students to assigned buildings promptly.
• Assist the bus aide with care and supervision of the children.

Skills

Exhibit satisfactory performance on both a written and driving competency test

Possess the physical strength to perform the required tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bus Driver – Transportation 2026-27 School Year

Van Buren Intermediate School District Transportation – Lawrence, Michigan. Open in Google Maps.

Job Details

Job ID: 5692037

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Job Description

Job Goals: The overall job goal of the Special Education Bus Driver is to provide safe operation of the school bus, according to good judgment and the laws of the State of Michigan.

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

Work Experience: Previous experience as a school 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

• Valid driver's license required
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug test
• Subject to random drug testing
• Maintain a current list of students picked up, in order of pick up
• Notify the transportation office of student address changes
• Be prepared to respond to bus radio
• Deliver students to assigned buildings, promptly
• Discontinue bus service to a particular student only when notified to do so by the transportation office
• Have children pass in front of the bus when entering or leaving the bus
• Prepare an accident report immediately after every accident involving the bus
• Assist the bus aide with care and supervision of the children in the event of an emergency
• Assist the school in communicating with the home and vice-versa
• Notify the transportation office, no later than 5:30 a.m., in the event of your absence
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor

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

Position is open until filled.

Contact Information

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