Substitute Bus Driver (2026-2027 School Year)

Servingschools; Topsham (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

MSAD 75 is seeking a Substitute Bus Driver to join our transportation team serving Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Harpswell and Topsham. The role provides safe passenger transport on scheduled routes and field trips.

Pay rate is $26.99/hour. Requirements include a high school diploma, a Maine CLD license with Passenger & School Bus Endorsement, a clean DMV record, ability to read route sheets, and CHRC clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid Maine CLD license with Passenger & School Bus Endorsement is required.
• Clean driving record with the Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Ability to read and correctly interpret route sheets.
• Physical ability and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Transport all passengers on scheduled routes and field trips.
• Ensure safe operation and loading/unloading of passengers.
• Obey traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintain bus discipline per district policies and report daily.
• Perform daily bus checks and follow schedules.
• Notify authorities in cases of mechanical issues, delays, or accidents.

Skills

Reading route sheets

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Maine CLD school bus license with Passenger & School Bus Endorsement

Job description

Welcome to Maine School Administrative District #75

Serving Maine’s Midcoast communities of Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Harpswell, and Topsham, MSAD 75 is home to over 2,350 students and more than 600 faculty and staff members.

MSAD 75 is seeking a Substitute Bus Drivers to join our vibrant educational community. Together, we can inspire the next generation of learners and leaders.

2026-2027 PAY RATE : $26.99/hour

Essential Functions

• Transport all passengers including special education students over scheduled routes and / or from special excursions ensuring efficient, safe transport and loading and unloading from the bus
• Obey all traffic laws and observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses
• Maintain discipline on the school bus at all times by following MSAD#75 policies and procedures, including but not limited to student discipline procedures, field trip guideline and daily reporting requirements
• Perform daily bus checks as required
• Implement bus routes and field trips in accordance with assigned schedules
• Notify the appropriate authorities in cases of mechanical failures, delays or accidents

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A valid State of Maine school bus license (CLD license with Passenger & School Bus Endorsement)
• A clean driving record with the Department of Motor Vehicles
• Ability to read and correctly interpret route sheets
• Familiar with district streets and roads a plus
• Physical ability to meet primary responsibilities
• Ability to work well within a team
• Valid Maine Department of Education Criminal History Records Check (CHRC)

MSAD 75 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, age, ancestry, or disability in its employment or in the administration of its educational policies and programs.