Bus AideRSU 21 Transportation DepartmentPay: $20.81-$21.88 per hour (TEA Collective Bargaining Agreement, FY2027)Why Join RSU 21?We take care of the people who take care of our students. RSU 21 Bus Aides are valued members of a supportive transportation team where safety, respect, and teamwork come first.What We OfferAnnual Pay Increase for Years of Service and Yearly Cost of Living AdjustmentsOutstanding benefits year round benefits with a 25 hours per week work schedule100% employer-paid Dental InsuranceExcellent Medical Insurance options OR Cash in Lieu of Health Insurance of $3,000MainePERS Retirement Program (state pension)Annual longevity bonuses up to $1,500 starting in year oneSign-on bonus up to $1,000$500 recruitment bonus for employee referralsAttendance bonus up to $300 per year for reliable attendancePaid CPR/AED Certification trainingPaid QStraint Wheel Chair Certification trainingPay scale credit (additional pay) for prior work experience for new incoming employeesUp to 40 hours of annual paid training opportunitiesSchool-year schedule (no nights, weekends, or summers)Positive team work environment & safety-focused transportation teamKey ResponsibilitiesAs a Bus Aide, you help ensure studentsespecially those with special transportation needstravel safely and comfortably to and from school by supporting a calm, safe, and respectful environment on every route. You assist students with boarding, riding, and exiting the bus, support daily routes alongside the driver, transport(drive) students in a district minivan or SUV, communicate with staff as directed, and participate in paid training while following all safety procedures. QualificationsIdeal candidates are dependable, safety-minded professionals who bring patience, calm decision-making, and strong communication skills to every student ride.
High school diploma or GED requiredValid Maine Drivers LicenseClean driving recordMust pass an employer provided physical examMust pass employer provided drug testingMust pass Maine Criminal History Record Check (CHRC)Dependable, professional, and team-orientedReports To: Transportation ManagerHours: School-year position. Schedule and weekly hours discussed during hiring.Terms of Employment: Per TEA Collective Bargaining Agreement and RSU 21 Board policies.Evaluation: Annual evaluation by Transportation Manager.Reasonable Accommodations: Provided in accordance with ADA and applicable law.Apply via our application portalInternal Applicants: Submit a Letter of Interest (upload it where the resume is requested). No resume or letters of reference are required.External Applicants: Submit a current resume/CV and three letters of reference.Incomplete applications will not be considered.
