What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Attendant position at Michigan Association of School Boards?
Deadline: July 17, 2026
District/Organization: Jackson County Intermediate School District
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: Hourly
Position Details
Summary : Provide support to students who require additional assistance during transportation and serve as a substitute bus driver when needed. Ensure safe and timely transport of students along designated routes in accordance with established schedules.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Other duties may be assigned.
1. Assists with special needs of students, including:
- Assist students in wheelchairs on and off the vehicle and secure wheelchairs on the bus.
- Manage student behavior problems.
- Position students.
- Lift students.
- Restrain students as necessary, consistent with training.
- Monitor conduct of students.
- Assist students with other needs as identified.
2. Communicate in an appropriate fashion with students, parents and employees.
3. Clean and disinfect vehicle – including sweeping, washing, mopping and cleaning exterior of vehicle.
4. Substitute for bus driver. Bus driver responsibilities include but are not limited to pre- and post-trip inspections, planning routes, fueling the bus and many of the responsibilities listed for Attendants.
5. Administer first aid.
6. Maintain written records.
7. Load and unload equipment, materials, etc.
8. Regular and predictable in-person attendance is required for this position.
9. Various other related duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience : High school diploma or equivalent education and experience. Must have no more than 6 points on driving record. Must be able to successfully complete and to utilize courses in first aid techniques.
Certificates, Licenses, Registration : Must be 18 years of age. Must have and maintain a Michigan driver’s license. Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License, class B designation with C, P and S endorsements, and pass the air brakes test, before the end of probationary period. Must have a good driving record at time of hire and throughout the term of employment. (Reasonable accommodation may be considered for the licensing requirement.)
Employment Date, Salary, and Fringe Benefits: Anticipated employment date is August 21, 2026. Placement on Bus Attendant’s salary schedule is dependent upon qualifications and experience. New employee starting hourly pay is $19.00. Newly hired attendants will be eligible for employer-paid health insurances ONLY for the employee. The employee will be eligible to pay the additional cost to add eligible family members through a deduction from the employee’s pay; paid long-term disability and life insurance; paid sick and personal business days.
To Apply: Interested parties should go to our website, https://jcisd.workbrightats.com to complete an online application.
E-mail: hrdept@jcisd.org
Salary : $19