Employment Opportunities

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

All required certification fees and training paid for by the District

Dental, vision, life and long-term disability
if working a minimum 20 hours per week

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Applicants must be minimum 21 years old with at least 5 years driving experience.
• Ability to secure and maintain required licenses and certifications through the State of Michigan (CDL with B, P, and S endorsements). All fees and training will be paid by the District for qualified candidates, subject to continued successful employment.
• Must pass a physical examination including random drug testing, demonstrating mental/physical ability and stamina for meeting the requirements of the position.
• Ability to maintain order and safety among students on the bus, communicating clearly and in a positive manner.
• Criminal background check including fingerprinting required.

Rate of Pay:

Per DESPA Contract

Hours: Hours and route to be determined.
 

• Provide group and/or individualized guided practice with classroom tasks, when needed, under the direction of the teacher
• Facilitate self-directed learning and independence for student within the general education setting
• Provide assistance when needed to student for daily tasks, including scribing, assisting student on and off Bus and navigating between classes
• Any other duties as assigned by building principal (including outside student pick up/drop off supervision before and after school)

• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); or obtain an associate's degree (or higher); or successful completion of the MTTC Basic Skills or WorkKeys (prior to 7/1/2016) or ETS Parapro Assessment 
• Show evidence of good health
• Self-directed individual
• Ability and willingness to work with professional teaching staff
• Strong verbal/language and mathematics skills
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds of weight