School Bus Aide — Safe Transit

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Full Time Bus Barn, Kennebunk, ME, US 1 Attachments

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $20.81 To $21.88 Hourly

RSU 21 Transportation Department

Pay: $20.81-$21.88 per hour (TEA Collective Bargaining Agreement, FY2027)

We take care of the people who take care of our students. RSU 21 Bus Aides are valued members of a supportive transportation team where safety, respect, and teamwork come first.

Annual Pay Increase for Years of Service and Yearly Cost of Living Adjustments

Outstanding benefits year round benefits with a 25 hours per week work schedule

Excellent Medical Insurance options OR Cash in Lieu of Health Insurance of $3,000

Annual longevity bonuses up to $1,500 starting in year one

Sign-on bonus up to $1,000

$500 recruitment bonus for employee referrals

Attendance bonus up to $300 per year for reliable attendance

Paid CPR/AED Certification training

Paid Q’Straint Wheel Chair Certification training

Pay scale credit (additional pay) for prior work experience for new incoming employees

Up to 40 hours of annual paid training opportunities

Positive team work environment & safety-focused transportation team

As a Bus Aide, you help ensure students—especially those with special transportation needs—travel safely and comfortably to and from school by supporting a calm, safe, and respectful environment on every route. You assist students with boarding, riding, and exiting the bus, support daily routes alongside the driver, transport(drive) students in a district minivan or SUV, communicate with staff as directed, and participate in paid training while following all safety procedures.

Ideal candidates are dependable, safety-minded professionals who bring patience, calm decision-making, and strong communication skills to every student ride.

High school diploma or GED required

Valid Maine Driver’s License

Must pass an employer provided physical exam

Must pass employer provided drug testing

Must pass Maine Criminal History Record Check (CHRC)

Dependable, professional, and team-oriented

Reports To:

Transportation Manager

Hours:

School-year position. Schedule and weekly hours discussed during hiring.

Terms of Employment:
Per TEA Collective Bargaining Agreement and RSU 21 Board policies.

Evaluation:
Annual evaluation by Transportation Manager.

Reasonable Accommodations:
Provided in accordance with ADA and applicable law.

Apply via our application portal

• Internal Applicants: Submit a Letter of Interest (upload it where the resume is requested). No resume or letters of reference are required.
• External Applicants: Submit a current resume/CV and three letters of reference.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.