Substitute Bus Driver

Northwest Education Services

Benzie Central Schools - Benzonia, Michigan This job is also posted in Northwest Education Services

Job Details

Job ID:

5927825

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

JOB TITLE

Substitute Bus Driver

REPORTS TO

Director of Transportation

POSTING DATE

POSTING

END DATE

Until Filled

DISTRICT DESCRIPTION

Benzie Central Schools serves over 1,100 students K-12 and

encompasses over 350 square miles in the beautiful terrain of Northwest Michigan. The Early

Childhood program is housed in Lake Ann Elementary, Homestead Hills Elementary and Betsie

Valley Elementary consisting of programs serving 3 and 4-year olds in partnership with GSRP

and Head Start. We also have an Infant/Toddler Room. There are six villages in the district,

which is also convenient to the cities of Traverse City, Manistee, and Frankfort. Benzie Central

has 3 elementary schools serving grades K-5, a middle / high school serving grades 6-12, and an

alternative high school serving grades 6-12.

QUALIFICATIONS

? High School Diploma or equivalent

? Proven work experience as a School Bus Driver or similar role

? Clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the last five

years

? Two or more years of experience working with children preferred

? Ability to carry out assigned route on time

? Must have a Commercial Driver's License

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Director of Transportation

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Transport children and other passengers to and from school
  
• Obey all traffic laws to ensure students arrive to their destination safely
  
• Maintain a clean and mechanically sound bus at all times
  
• Ensure the safety of all students when entering and leaving the bus
  
• Assist students with getting on and off the bus as needed
  
• Engage with students as they enter and exit the bus.
  
• Being attentive to traffic and weather conditions and ensuring passenger safety
  
• Following the planned route and schedule for departure times and stops
  
• Regularly checking vehicle safeties such as tires, brakes, turn signals and mechanical
  equipment
  Training Wage - $19.

59

After Training Completion - $20.45

Interested applicants should apply and attach materials including a resume and cover letter to

Constance Jenkins, Director of Transportation at jenkinsc@benzieschools.net OR

https://northwested.schoolspring.com/. (apply online)

Position Type:

Part-Time