Substitute Bus Aide

Transportation; Lawrence (MI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Michigan is seeking a Substitute Bus Aide to supervise children on the bus while ensuring safety and cleanliness. Applicants must possess a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and be able to complete a State School Bus Driver Training Program. The ideal candidate should have experience as a school bus aide or driver. This position requires regular and reliable in-person attendance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise children on the bus.
• Maintain order and discipline among students.
• Assist students on and off buses as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.

Skills

Exhibit satisfactory performance on tests

Physical strength for required tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Substitute Bus Aide

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

This job is also posted in Van Buren Intermediate School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5371637

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 11, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports To: Supervisor of Transportation

Location of Work: Transportation Building, 635 Blackman Street, Lawrence, MI 49064

Rate of Pay: Substitute

Hours to Work: 5 hours per day

Classification: Substitute Bus Aide

Job Goal(s): The overall job goal of the Substitute Bus Aide is to sub when needed and supervise children on the bus so the driver can devote his/her full attention to driving.

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

• Valid Driver's License required
• 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.
• Implement first aid principles and be prepared to administer emergency treatment when necessary.
• Maintain order and discipline among 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 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.
• Regular and reliable, in person attendance.

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

This posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISD’s website at www.vbisd.org under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access, you may use a computer at VBISD by calling 269-539-5218.

Position is open until filled.

In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.

Position Type: Regular

Contact Information

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