School Bus Aide

West Ottawa Public Schools; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spring Break pay

Winter Break pay

Personal paid days

Paid snow days

Sick leave accrual

Health & dental insurance

Cross-department hours

Job summary

West Ottawa Public Schools - Transportation is seeking a School Bus Aide to monitor and assist students with special needs while riding the bus and to begin work immediately. The role is part of the transportation team and reports to the Director of Transportation.

The position offers hourly pay in a range of $17–$20 per hour plus eligibility for paid time off, sick leave, and benefit options described for regular bus aides, with potential cross-department opportunities to increase hours.

Qualifications

• Willing to undergo a criminal background check.
• Ability to monitor students with special needs on a bus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Background check

Job description

Notice of WOTA Posting

Position: School Bus Aide Posting # 4124

• West Ottawa Public Schools - Transportation

Posting Dates: September 23, 2026 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) $16.97 - $19.69/ hr

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 five (5) 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).