Substitute Bus Driver

Transportation; Lawrence (MI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Job summary

Van Buren Intermediate School District Transportation in Lawrence, MI is seeking a Substitute Bus Driver to ensure safe operation of school transportation and coverage as needed.

Requirements include a high school diploma, completion of the State School Bus Driver Training Program, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass both written and driving tests. The role involves assisting with student pickup/drop-off, safety procedures, and communication with the transportation office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of State School Bus Driver Training Program required.
• Previous experience as a school bus driver preferred.
• Exhibit satisfactory performance on both a written and driving competency test.
• Possess the physical strength to perform the required tasks.

Responsibilities

• Available to sub when needed.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.
• Regular and reliable, in person attendance.
• Valid driver's license required.

Skills

Written test

Driving test

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Substitute Bus Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 5873544

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports to:

Supervisor of Transportation

Location of Work:

VBISD Transportation

635 Blackman Street

Lawrence, MI 49064

Job Goals

The overall job goal of the Special Education Bus Driver is to substitute as a bus driver when needed and provide safe operation of the school bus, according to good judgement and the laws of the State of Michigan.

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

• Available to sub when needed
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.
• Regular and reliable, in person attendance.
• Valid driver's license required.

Position is open until filled.

Position Type: Substitute

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]