Substitute Transportation Aide

Biddeford and Dayton Schools & Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional school district in California is looking for Substitute Transportation Aides to support students during transportation. This role requires no driving, involves ensuring student safety, and maintaining bus cleanliness. No experience is necessary, but working with young and special needs students is beneficial. The position offers flexible and per-diem assignments. Interested candidates must undergo a criminal history record check. Join our team and work in a supportive community environment.

Qualifications

• No experience required, but experience with young and special needs students is a plus.
• Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) with fingerprints is required.
• Experience with young and special needs students is helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure students are secured in their seats
• Assist in maintaining a clean bus
• Maintain good conduct and safety on the bus
• Assist students in loading and unloading safely
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Working with young and special needs students

Education

GED or high school diploma

Job description

Position Type: Transportation/ Bus Aide

Date Posted: 7/21/2025

Location: District Wide

We are always seeking to add to our School Transportation team:

Substitute Transportation Aides (no driving involved) - especially Thursday and Fridays

• Long‑term and per‑diem (by the day) assignments available
• Flexible days
• 4‑5 hours per day
• Request a tour of the bus garage today

Performance Responsibilities

• Ensure all students are secure in their seatbelts/wheelchairs.
• Assist the bus driver in maintaining a clean bus for everyone.
• Maintain good student conduct on the bus.
• Ensure that students get on and off the bus in an orderly fashion.
• Other job‑related duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.

Certification/License

All positions require a Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) which includes fingerprints on file with the Maine Department of Education.

Education

GED or high school diploma.

Experience

No experience is required, but working with young and special needs students is helpful.

Live and Work in the Biddeford, Maine Community

• Located along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beaches
• Views of the Saco River to its west
• Less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland Area
• Less than two hours north of Boston
• Home to a growing population of diverse residents
• Picturesque downtown
• Maine's youngest city, with a median age of 29 in the historic downtown
• Thriving economy
• Many recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, public parks, and kayaking

Equal Opportunity

The School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to ensure that the teacher and administrator workforce reflects the student body's diversity.

The School Department's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the most vital commitment to quality education, and the most significant probability of effectively implementing the learning program.

Therefore, selections will be made without consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, parental status, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, membership in an employee organization, military service, political affiliation, and any other state or federal prohibitions.

Criminal Background Check

All employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education log‑in and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting.