Duluth Public Schools ISD709
Bus Helper JobID: 9024
Position Type:
Transportation/ Bus Helper
Date Posted:
10/15/2025
Location:
Transportation
Closing Date:
11/14/2025
School Bus Helper
Transportation Department
Minimum of 25 hours/week | Monday - Friday
Starting Wage: $17.41/hr + Benefits
Duluth Public Schools is seeking qualified candidates for School Bus Helper position.
Job Description:
Assists physically and mentally disabled children on and off buses. Attends to their specific needs, such as secures children for purposes of safety. Maintains a safe and controlled environment during the ride to and from school, as well as for field trips. Communicates any problems to the bus driver, teachers, and other appropriate staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or GED certificate; or an equivalent combination of education or training necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the work.
Additional Information:
First Aid and CPR Certification preferred but will provide.
In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Single Coverage – District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually
Family Coverage – District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually
Dental Plan
Single Coverage – District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
Family Coverage – District pays 25% of Premium
Life Insurance
District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance
Long Term Disability
District-provided at no cost to employee
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts
Retirement
The District contributes 7.5% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.
Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.
Time Off
Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 218-336-8722 or email noncerthr@isd709.org
Position Type:
Transportation/ Bus Helper
Date Posted:
10/15/2025
Location:
Transportation
Closing Date:
11/14/2025
School Bus Helper
Transportation Department
Minimum of 25 hours/week | Monday - Friday
Starting Wage: $17.41/hr + Benefits
Duluth Public Schools is seeking qualified candidates for School Bus Helper position.
Job Description:
Assists physically and mentally disabled children on and off buses. Attends to their specific needs, such as secures children for purposes of safety. Maintains a safe and controlled environment during the ride to and from school, as well as for field trips. Communicates any problems to the bus driver, teachers, and other appropriate staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or GED certificate; or an equivalent combination of education or training necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the work.
Additional Information:
First Aid and CPR Certification preferred but will provide.
In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Single Coverage – District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually
Family Coverage – District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually
Dental Plan
Single Coverage – District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
Family Coverage – District pays 25% of Premium
Life Insurance
District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance
Long Term Disability
District-provided at no cost to employee
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts
Retirement
The District contributes 7.5% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.
Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.
Time Off
Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 218-336-8722 or email noncerthr@isd709.org