Bus Aide

Position Type:
Support Staff/Bus Aide

Date Posted:
6/2/2026

Location:
Maintenance, Transportation and Facilities

Date Available:
08/27/2026

Closing Date:
Until filled
Holland Public Schools is located in Holland, Michigan. The district has four elementary schools, one middle school and one high school and has an enrollment of approximately 3000 students. We offer a dual language immersion program in Spanish in grades K-8. Holland Public Schools has a diverse student population with approximately 47% Latinx, 9% Black, 6% Multiracial, 3 % Asian and 35% White and approximately 64% free and reduced lunch.

Holland is located on the shores of Lake Michigan with an inlet lake, Lake Macatawa. You will love the outdoor activities, the diverse community, and be able to create the lifestyle you choose. Holland provides a small-town charm and big-city amenities. Attend our world-famous Tulip Time Festival, visit one of our neighborhood art fairs, or watch a brilliant sunset over Lake Michigan. No matter what your interests, you won't be disappointed!


Title: Bus Aide

Location: MTC
Terms: School-Year/ Part-Time
Hours: TBD (Varies)
Compensation: $12.71 - $14.99/ hour

APPLICANTS: Holland Public Schools encourages applications from minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.

PRIMARY JOB GOAL: To provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the District's curricular and extracurricular programs.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Maintain discipline when students are on the bus or van.
2. Report any and all pupil injuries to authorities and complete required reports.
3. Help conduct emergency evacuation drills in keeping with school policies and laws.
4. Instruct riders on how to be responsible passengers.
5. Report undisciplined students to the proper authority.
6. Maintains regular, consistent, and timely attendance.
7. Performs other duties as assigned by the building principal and the Director of Transportation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must have completed High School with diploma or GED equivalent.
2. Must be 21 years of age and a United States Citizen.
3. Ability to demonstrate acceptable punctuality and attendance.
4. Ability to react calmly in emergency situations, and physically able to evacuate students.
5. Ability and willingness to complete required hours of training, including First Aid and CPR, and ability to maintain certification.
6. Ability to effectively deal with large numbers of students of various ages on a school bus or van.
7. Ability to satisfactorily deal with stressful and/or emergency situations.

OTHER INFORMATION : Seizure training needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, read printed materials and a computer screen, and communicate in person or over the telephone. May be occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

METHOD OF APPLICATION : All candidates should apply online at:

Per HPS Board Policy, the following information is provided to all new employees:

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.


Holland Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, handicap, disability, or limited English proficiency in any of its programs or activities. Inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies should be directed to: The Director of Human Resources, Holland Public Schools, 320 West 24th Street, Holland, MI 49423 View phone number on click.appcast.io.