Transportation Assistant-Multiple Positions

Macomb Intermediate School District; Michigan; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Michigan is seeking a reliable individual to assist with transportation services for students. Key responsibilities include loading and unloading students, maintaining discipline, and applying safety measures. Candidates should have physical capability and the ability to work well with children, particularly those with special needs. This position is essential for ensuring student safety and comfort during transport. Interested applicants should apply online as positions are filled promptly.

Qualifications

• Must satisfactorily pass a physical examination upon a conditional offer of employment.
• Must relate well with others and be adaptable to working with students.
• Experience preferred in working with students with special needs.
• Cooperative, positive and flexible with student-staff relationships.
• Relate well with others; adaptable to working with students.
• Have patience, be considerate with even temperament and calm under stress.
• Experience preferred in working with students with special needs.
• Dependable and take initiative.
• Pass criminal history background check per School Safety Legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in loading and unloading students at home and school.
• Maintain discipline of children on the bus.
• Prepare accident report whenever necessary for student injury.
• Perform emergency first aid.
• Prepare accident reports when necessary for student injury.
• Attend first-aid and other training as directed by the Transportation Director.
• Become knowledgeable in fire drill procedure.
• Become knowledgeable in the use of fire extinguishers.
• Apply safety restraining devices as requested by the principal or therapist.
• Perform emergency first aid.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director.

Skills

Dependability

Adaptability

Patience

Even temperament

Calm under stress

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Satisfactorily pass physical examination upon conditional offer of employment.
2. Physically capable of lifting and balancing 40-60 pounds.
3. Neat appearance; well groomed.
4. Cooperative, positive and flexible in student-staff relationships.
5. Must relate well with others, be adaptable to working with students.
6. Must have patience, be considerate, have even temperament and be calm under stress.
7. Experience preferred in working with students with special needs.
8. Candidate must show dependability and initiative.
9. Must pass criminal history background check as required by School Safety Legislation

ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO

1. Assist in the loading and unloading of students at home and at school.
2. Maintain discipline of children on the bus.
3. Assist in the assignment of students' seating.
4. Help driver keep inside of bus clean.
5. Prepare accident report whenever necessary for student injury.
6. Attend first-aid classes, other para-medical procedures classes and other training at the direction of the Transportation Director.
7. Become knowledgeable in fire drill procedure.
8. Become knowledgeable in the use of fire extinguishers.
9. Apply safety restraining devices as requested and authorized by the building principal and/or physical/occupational therapist.
10. Perform emergency first aid.
11. Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director.

SALARY FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES

Per AFSCME Transportation Bargaining Agreement.

START DATE

August 2025

WORKLOCATION

MISD Transportation Department

APPLY ONLINE AT

www.misd.net. Applications will be accepted online until the positions are filled.

QUESTIONS MAY BE DIRECTED TO

Mr. David Rilley

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Operations

Macomb Intermediate School District

44001 Garfield Road

Clinton Township, MI 48038-1100

586-228-3311

The Macomb Intermediate School District is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with all state and federal non-discrimination laws and regulations including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Applicants seeking employment may request reasonable accommodation under ADA and may be subject to post-offer physical examination and background check with the Michigan State Police Department.