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Substitute Bus Driver

State Street Academy
Bay, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/15/2026

State Street Academy is hiring a Substitute Bus Driver to join the team. 

State Street Academy is a K-11 charter school located in Bay City, Michigan.  Our mission is to encourage students to do their personal best by offering education in a safe and caring environment.  The curriculum prepares students  to solve problems both individually and collaboratively, using critical thinking skills and cultivated through comparative, inter-displinary study.

We are seeking a reliable and experienced Bus Driver to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for transporting students safely and efficiently to their destinations. This position requires flexibility, as the Substitute Bus Driver will fill in for regularly scheduled drivers as needed. Must have a valid CDL with school bus endorsement. 

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties:

  • Provide safe transportation for and maintain order amongst all assigned students

  • Responsible for all aspects of bus safety and maintenance

  • Adhere to traffic laws and regulations while driving

  • Regular and predictable attendance

  • Maintain a clean and orderly bus interior

  • Report any accidents, incidents, or mechanical issues to the appropriate authorities

  • Follow company policies and procedures

  • Perform inspections of the bus before and after each route

  • Attend safety meetings as required

Cognitive Demands:

  • Be able to supervise and account for multiple students at once

  • Recall and communicate important safety information and protocols

  • Be able to inspect the bus safety features and maintain emergency evacuation procedures

  • Plan and execute routine bus maintenance

  • Follow a scheduled routine that involves early mornings and occasional evenings

  • Have sound reasoning ability and effectively provide solutions to situations

  • Effective oral and written communication

  • Possess knowledge of all traffic laws, all bus equipment and their functions

  • Possess and maintain knowledge of first aid procedures

Physical Demands:

  • Assist students on and off the bus as needed

  • Occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50lbs

  • Stand and walk frequently

  • Walk up and down stairs

  • Sit on a bus for long periods of time

  • Withstand all demands presented by outside weather conditions at any time of year

  • Withstand a moderate to loud noise level

Requirements:

  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

  • Valid CDL with school bus endorsement

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Must be at least 21 years of age

  • Must pass a background check and drug test

  • Excellent driving skills and knowledge of traffic laws and regulations

  • Good communication and customer service skills

For more information on State Street Academy, please visit our website at https://www.statestreetacademy.org/

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