School Bus Aide Substitute

Position Type :

Transportation / Bus Aide

Date Posted : 6 / 24 / 2024

Location : District

Date Available : Immediately

Closing Date : Ongoing

Notice of WOTA Posting

Position : School Bus Aide Substitute Posting # 3530

West Ottawa Public Schools - Transportation

Posting Dates : June 24, 2024 - Until Filled

Reports To : Director of Transportation

Beginning : Immediately

Qualifications :

Must be willing and able to submit to criminal background check

Job Responsibilities :

While riding in a school bus, monitor and assist students with special needs until released to a teacher, designated school employee, parent / guardian or responsible adult.

Other duties as assigned.

Pay Schedule

• Current pay for sub and regular bus aides is as follows :

Bus aide, hourly rate (step 1-10) $16.00 - $18.56 / hr

Attendance Incentives

Regular bus aides shall receive an attendance incentive based on the number of sick days used during each of three (3) designated periods :

From the first day of work for the school year through November 30 : (Zero (0) days used, $200; One (1) day of partial day used, $100)

From December 1 through the last school day before Spring Break : (Zero (0) days used, $200; One (1) day of partial day used, $100)

From Spring Break through the last school day for the school year : (Zero (0) days used, $200; One (1) day of partial day used, $100)

Pay Benefits :

All regular bus aides at WO receive five (5) days of pay during Spring Break (as paid time off) plus two (2) additional days during Winter Holiday Break (for those with 6 or more years of experience).

All regular bus aides at WO receive three (3) personal paid days (as paid time off) during the school year

Regular bus aides at WO receive two (2) paid snow days when used (as paid time off) and can receive pay on additional snow days from available accrued personal or sick time up to the maximum number of days allowed by law (with no impact on the attendance incentives described above).

Regular bus aides at WO accrue sick leave each month to help provide income when sick and unable to work and earn retirement through the Michigan Public School Employees' Retirement System (MPSERS).

Regular bus aides at WO are eligible for vision & dental insurance and certain health insurance benefits, or, can opt out for a lucrative 'cash in lieu' (for those who work 30 or more assigned hours per week).

Regular bus aides at WO can increase their work hours to 30 or more hours per week by working in West Ottawa's Food Service department (between the morning and afternoon bus runs).