School Bus Aide Substitute

School Bus Aide Substitute (Job )

Posted:
June 24, 2024 | Closing:
Until Filled |

Start Date:

Immediately |

Reports To:

Director of Transportation

Location:

West Ottawa Public Schools – District (West Ottawa, MI)

• Must be willing and able to submit to a criminal background check.

• Monitor and assist students with special needs while riding in a school bus until released to a teacher, designated school employee, parent/guardian, or responsible adult.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Hourly rate (step 1-10): $16.00 – $18.56
Pay for sub and regular bus aides is current and varies by step.

• Regular bus aides receive attendance incentive based on sick days used during each of three designated periods:
• First day of work – November 30:
  Zero days used – $200;
  One partial day used – $100.
• December 1 – last school day before Spring Break:
  Zero days – $200;
  One partial day – $100.
• Spring Break – last school day of the year:
  Zero days – $200;
  One partial day – $100.

• Five days of paid time off during Spring Break, plus two additional days during Winter Holiday Break for those with six or more years of experience.
• Three personal paid days during the school year.
• Two paid snow days when used, with possibility to use accrued personal or sick time up to the maximum allowed by law.
• Sick leave accrual each month.
• Retirement through the Michigan Public School Employees’ Retirement System (MPSERS).
• Eligibility for vision & dental insurance and certain health insurance benefits, or opt for a cash‑in‑lieu if working 30+ assigned hours per week.
• Option to increase work hours to 30+ hours per week by working in West Ottawa’s Food Service department (between the morning and afternoon bus runs).