BUS AIDES AND SUBSTITUTE DRIVERS

Do you love working with children? Are you looking for part-time employment? The Essex Westford School District is seeking part-time bus aides and/or aides who would substitute as a school bus or minivan driver to transport special needs students to and from school. This position will have additional duties related to COVID-19 such as screening students, ensuring students are following COVID safety practices, and assisting with sanitization of vehicles.

Work schedule may include a split shifts beginning as early as 6:00 am and ending as late as 5:00 pm.

Hours worked as a driver pay $20.00/hour. Hours worked as a bus aide pay $18.00/hour.

Candidates with a CDL class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsements preferred, but we would consider candidates with a Class C and/or no CDL who would be willing to drive a minivan. Training towards CDL available for interested applicants.

For additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications please refer to the job descriptions below:
- Click Here for a copy of the school bus driver job description.
- Click Here for a copy of the bus aide job description.

For consideration, please complete and submit a Schoolspring application to this job, email cover letter and resume to jsmith2@ewsd.org, or email cover letter and resume to:
Applicants may also request an electronic or hard-copy application by contacting Jamie Smith at: 857-7037 or the email address above.

Essex Westford School District
Attn: Maxine Breuer
51 Park Street
Essex Jct., VT 05452

Position Type: Part-time
Positions Available: 5
Welcome to Essex Westford School District!
In 2017 three vibrant communities unified to provide enhanced and expanded educational options for all students, with the idea that we are better together. In the Essex Westford School District, we are designing opportunities that meet the unique needs of all our learners. As one of the largest school districts in the state of Vermont, approximately 4,500 students from preschool through 12th grade walk through our doors each day, eager to take advantage of the resources provided by our supportive communities. Every student is supported by highly qualified and caring educational leaders, educators, and staff who strive to make our schools a place where everyone belongs, feels safe, and is respected. Learning happens here ... students are challenged by a rigorous, well-balanced, proficiency-based curriculum and supported by our dedicated teachers and staff, who believe in and are passionate about what they do. Our staff are more than just employees, they are our neighbors as well. Nearly 50% of our staff live in one of the three communities that they support.
Job Requirements QUALIFICATIONS Basic education (high school or equivalent), plus one to two years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. - Good communication skills and the ability to speak clearly to and deal courteously and efficiently with students, staff and supervisors. - Demonstrated abilities and personal qualities needed to work effectively with children and adolescents with special needs, and a desire to work with this population. - First aid and CPR training, and additional relevant health service training or experience desirable. - Physical ability to do required lifting and to perform first aid, CPR and other medical procedures if necessary. REFERENCE CHECK REQUIREMENTS Candidates who pass the initial application screening will be sent an email with a link to enter your references: a minimum of 3 total of which at least 2 must be from your most recent managers/supervisors. If you are a recent graduate, teachers, professors and instructors may qualify as manager references. This process should be completed within 24 hours of receiving the email. Once your references are entered, they will receive an email with the web link to complete the reference. Please be sure to gather the necessary contact information (contact phone number(s) and email address) for your references after you submit your application to avoid any unnecessary delays. It is also a good idea to contact your reference to let them know what to expect so they will watch for the web link via email. BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS As a condition of employment, all selected applicants must complete the requirements for a criminal background check and registry checks. All offers of employment (or continued employment) shall be conditioned upon satisfactory background check results. For more information about the background check requirements, please Click Here .

No experience required

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions Please answer the following questions:
Application Questions This employer has requested that all applicants answer the following questions. It is highly recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page. 1. Do we have your permission to contact all references, employers, educational institutions, and other individuals who may have knowledge of your employment and/or other pertinent information regarding your candidacy for this position?
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2. Please review the job description and answer the following question (a link to the job description has been provided in the posting): Are you able to complete the requirements of the job with or without accommodation?
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3. Are you under contract or do you have a letter of intent from another school district or supervisory union that would conflict with this posted position?
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4. Where did you hear about this position?
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5. When would you be available to begin?
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6. Are you an active candidate for another position in the Essex Westford School District?
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Contact Information Jamie Smith, Transportation Coordinator
51 Park Street
Essex Junction, Vermont 05452
Phone: (802)857-7037
Email: jsmith2@ewsd.org