Minivan Driver/ Bus Aide, Long-Term Substitute

Essex Westford School District (EWSD) has an opportunity for a full-time Minivan Driver/Bus Aide Long-Term Substitute to join the EWSD Transportation team, anticipated through December 2026.

This position will primarily transport students via minivan to and from home, school, and other programming; including students who may require additional support during transportation. The position may also provide support on specialized and general education bus routes, helping maintain a safe, positive environment and supporting student behavior as needed.

Must be able to safely drive a minivan and transport students on established routes while maintaining a safe and supportive environment. Must also be able to assist students with individual behavioral, mobility, and safety needs and work collaboratively with school staff.

Pay: $26.82/hour  based on experience

Schedule available: Monday-Friday, Morning & Afternoon hours

Candidates with the following additional qualifications are encouraged to apply:

• A valid VT driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required.
• One to two years of relevant driving experience is strongly preferred but not required.
• Good communication skills and the ability to speak clearly and deal courteously and efficiently with students, staff, and supervisors.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children and adolescents with special needs, and a desire to work with this population.
• First aid and CPR training and additional relevant health service training or experience desired but not required.

For additional information, CLICK HERE for a copy of the full job description. 

EWSD offers excellent benefits including generous paid time off, medical, and dental insurance, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement plan with up to 6% employer contribution.

Our district vision is: "Growing hearts and minds, for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one."

EWSD is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and are expected to strengthen such capacity if hired. Candidates with experience living or working in another country, the ability to fluently speak more than one language, and/or peace corp experience are encouraged to apply.

EWSD conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your application. Selected individuals are subject to criminal records background checks and child and adult abuse registry checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Please click HERE for additional background check information.

Salary : $27 - $31