Bus Aide - Transportation

Bus Aide
- Transportation

Van Buren Intermediate School District TRANSPORTATION
- Lawrence, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Job : 5927571

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Goal(s):

The overall job goal of the Special Education Bus Aide is to supervise children on the bus so the driver can devote his/her full attention to driving.

Location of Work:

VBISD Transportation Building

635 Blackman Street

Lawrence, MI 49064

Minimum Qualifications:

Education :

High school diploma or equivalent required

Certification :

Completion of State School Bus Driver Training Program required and ability to qualify for bus driver’s license

Work Experience :

Previous experience as a school bus aide or 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:

• Assure safety belts are worn by all students riding their bus.
• Sweep and clean interior of bus as frequently as necessary to maintain cleanliness; this includes, but is not limited to washing windows, mopping floor, dusting and wiping down seats and driver’s area.
• Discharge students from bus in the presence of a teacher or aide.
• Ability to implement the principles of first aide and be prepared to administer emergency treatment, when necessary.
• Maintain order and discipline on the part of every student.
• Permit a child to leave a bus only on a regular stop, except upon written request of parents or direction of the school authorities.
• Prevent children from hitching on bus when skating, riding bicycles, etc.
• Prepare an accident report immediately after every accident involving school bus passengers.
• Assist students on and off buses, as needed.
• Assist the school, when necessary, in communicating with the home and vice-versa.
• Notify the driver and the office in the event of absence.
• Substitute for bus driver, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.
• Valid driver's license required.

Hours to Work:

5 hours per day

Terms of Employment:

As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.

Position is open until filled.

Position Type: Regular

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Van Buren HR
• 490 South Paw Paw St.
• Lawrence, Michigan 49064
• Phone:
• Email: kduffy