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Char-Em ISD

Bus Rider Substitute

Charlevoix, MI · On-site

$15.50 - $21.25/hr

Substitute Transportation Rider LOCATION OF WORK: Multiple routes available, throughout Charlevoix ... Hourly Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not ...

Shawnee Public Schools

School Bus Driver

Shawnee, KS · On-site

School Bus Driver Reports To: Director of Transportation Site: Transportation Building ... Insures each student is provided a copy of the bus rider rules. Explains rules, regulations and ...

CHAREM ISD

Bus Rider Substitute

Charlevoix, MI · On-site

$15.50 - $21.25/hr

Substitute Transportation Rider LOCATION OF WORK: Multiple routes available, throughout Charlevoix ... Hourly Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not ...

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Bus Rider Substitute

Charlevoix, MI • On-site

Char-Em ISD
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$15.50 - $21.25/hr

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Job description

Description
POSITION:
Substitute Transportation Rider
LOCATION OF WORK:
Multiple routes available, throughout Charlevoix and Emmet County
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Capable of lifting adaptive equipment (25-35 lbs)
  • Assists driver and students during bus rides daily
  • Demonstrate responsibility, dependability, efficiency, and the ability to work with others
  • Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of handheld tablet
  • Demonstrate the ability to keep all information regarding a student and family confidential

REPORTS TO:
Transportation Coordinator
DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Monday thru Friday
HOURS OF WORK:
Approximately 5-6 hours per day Monday thru Friday
SALARY/FRINGES:
Hourly
Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or marital status. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any disability which is unrelated to the individual's ability to do the essential functions and duties of the job or without accommodation. Under state law, a person with a disability condition may not allege a failure to accommodate a disabling condition unless the employer knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.

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