Driving a school bus safely and ensuring the well-being of students during transport are the core responsibilities of this part-time position. The role involves transporting students to and from various school sites and events, maintaining bus safety, and managing passenger conduct.
Responsibilities
Drive a school bus safely in accordance with time schedules, transporting students to and from their homes, school sites, and on field trips
Oversee the loading and unloading of students, releasing them to authorized individuals, and assuring that safety belts are fastened
Maintain order and proper discipline of passengers, resolve disputes, document, and report severe disciplinary cases
Conduct established safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily
Assure maintenance of bus in safe and clean operating conditions, report needed mechanical repairs, install special safety belts, sweep interior of bus, and wash windows daily
Transport and deliver medication, personal belongings, messages, and memos between parents and school staff
Collect and return students' personal property when entering and disembarking
Maintain a variety of records and reports including mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedules
Attend meetings, programs, and in-service training as assigned
Maintain current required licenses and certificates
Notify appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled route
Assist with other routes when breakdown or other unusual circumstances occur as assigned
Perform other related duties as assigned
Load, unload, and secure wheelchair students (for modified buses)
Operate electrical/manual lifts on ramp buses (for modified buses)
Inspect wheelchairs for operational safety and permit only properly functioning wheelchairs to load (for modified buses)
Operate a special ramp bus, assuring seatbelts are fastened, positioning of wheelchairs in bus, and securing the wheelchair (for modified buses)
Requirements
Valid State of Michigan CDL B with the P and S endorsements
Valid un-expired Medical Examiner's Certificate
Safe driving record
Un-expired Course Completion (yellow or green) Card
Ability to read and interpret a map
Ability to establish and maintain proper conduct and safety of passengers on the school bus
Ability to accept and relate to students with a variety of exceptional needs
Ability to exercise good judgment and extreme caution while operating a school bus
Ability to remain calm in an emergency situation
Knowledge of the proper application of first aid practices and procedures
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Ability to recognize mechanical safety hazards in the bus
Ability to modify bus routes as needed with Supervisor's approval
Ability to prepare related reports (pre-trip)
Ability to learn to operate a two-way radio appropriately and as needed (not for personal use)
Ability to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent manner
Ability to write legibly and neatly to complete reports such as incident reports, security logs, and pre/post trip reports
Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to perform the required duties safely and effectively
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties
Physical stamina and stature to load, unload, and secure wheelchair students (for modified buses)
Willingness to endure exposure to inclement weather (for modified buses)
Skill to operate electrical/manual lifts on ramp buses, knowledge of proper safety requirements of individual wheelchairs (for modified buses)
Satisfactory criminal background check
Pass pre-employment drug testing
Pass all random drug testing
Important Details
Schedule: minimum of 4 hours per day
Application deadline: November 14, 2026
About the Company
Teachers First is seeking staff for The Gaming and Technology Academy of Saginaw.
