If you are a highly qualified educator looking for substitute teaching work for all grade levels and subject areas, we are looking for you. At University Liggett School students are active participants in their learning experience. Substitute teachers at Liggett thrive in a dynamic, student-centered, collaborative environment.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree. Submit to a Michigan school employment criminal background and fingerprinting checks as required. Please indicate the grade level and subject areas that you are qualified to teach in your letter of interest. Interested candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume to Maureen Solak at msolak@uls.org.

University Liggett School, an independent, coeducation school for grades PreK3-12, has a long tradition as an outstanding school, known for providing the kind of innovative and exploratory experiences that connect a diverse student body with their learning in dynamic and engaging ways.  It is an inspiring place where ideas and possibilities abound. Like any school, there are traditions that form the foundation of our work in the community, and our foundation is strong.  Our charge is to be better than good enough and to understand that risk-taking, innovation, and creativity lie at the center of good teaching and learning for our students and our faculty.

Position Summary

University Liggett School is seeking Bus Drivers to transport students over specified routes to and from school and special events.  Route drivers have regular five day per week routes. Event drivers have fluctuating schedules based on scheduled school activities and events and may drive an occasional route.         

Essential Responsibilities

• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive a school bus. 
• Assist students with getting on and off the bus as needed.
• Ensure the safety and security of all bus passengers and the vehicle.
• Arrive at pick-up and drop-off points in a timely manner.
• Reports all accidents immediately; requesting police or ambulance service as needed.
• Communicate effectively and positively with students, parents, staff, and colleagues.
• Participates in all required training.
• Check weather conditions and road reports before departures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor or other appropriate administrator.

Position Requirements

• A valid Michigan Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record. 
• Possess a valid Michigan CDL with B, P, S, endorsements and acquire a Michigan Department of Education bus driver card within 90 days of hire. 
• Driving experience in transporting passengers. 
• Training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. 
• Must be capable of working independently and possess the ability to understand and follow through on verbal and written instructions. 
• Must possess basic first aid and CPR certification or be able to obtain it.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possess a good knowledge of bus operation and traffic laws.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor.
• Alert, focused, and detail oriented.
• A self-starter who works well independently.
   

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, use hands, use foot controls to drive, reach with hands and arms; climb, bend, kneel, and stoop; and talk and hear.
• Must be physically able to perform and demonstrate emergency evacuation procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbsAbility to use emergency exits at any location on the bus.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, night/dusk vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

• The job responsibilities are performed on a bus
• Occasional exposure to objectionable conditions or variations such as those found in variable weather conditions.

For consideration, interested candidates are asked to submit their letter of interest, resume, and names and contact information for three references to Donna Root via email at droot@uls.org.

University Liggett School in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, has engaged DovetailED to lead a search for a Director of Enrollment Management. All candidates should go through DovetailED. Interested candidates should review the Position Statement and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Victoria Jones, Recruiter at DovetailED Talent Sourcing, at victoria@dovetailedsourcing.com.