Substitute Bus Driver

PCN 94278031SU


Hours Vary


Salary $18.00/hr


CDL Training Provided (unpaid)

Thank you for your interest in this flexible and vital position with Charlotte County Public Schools. As a District, we are focused on promoting character and competence in a positive learning culture that ensures success and inspires purpose for ALL.


District Mission: To promote character and competence in a positive learning culture that ensures success and inspires purpose for ALL.

District Values: Collaboration; Communication; Integrity; Leadership; Excellence; Safety

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent. CDL license with "P" endorsement and air brakes. Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, and Englewood areas.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Obeys all traffic laws.
2. Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
3. Maintains student discipline and reports undisciplined students to principal of school or to supervisor.
4. Keeps to assigned schedule when traffic conditions permit.
5. Follows printed route for bus unless permission to follow an alternate route is given by the transportation office.
6. Performs pre-trip inspection of bus for mechanical defects.
7. Performs post-trip inspection of bus after each route.
8. Notifies the proper authorities in case of mechanical failures or tardiness on appropriate forms.
9. Discharges students only at authorized stops.
10. Exercises responsible leadership on all school trips.
11. Meets with the immediate supervisor at least once per year to review procedures to be used.
12. Transports only authorized persons as identified by the administration.
13. Reports all accidents, vehicle or student, immediately to the transportation office and completes all required forms.
14. Enforces all regulations against eating, drinking, smoking, dipping, chewing or any use of tobacco, drugs or related products on the bus.
15. Attends all required safety and training sessions.
16. Complies with all written official policies of the transportation department, school board policies, and regulations of the State Board of Education.
17. Maintains a clean and orderly bus.
18. Maintains effective working relationships with other employees, parents, and public.
19. Wears the prescribed uniform, when issued, at all times while driving a school bus.
20. Performs other duties consistent with the goals and objectives of the position.
21. Once application is completed and required documents submitted, please call Transportation at 575-5400 for more information.

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Charlotte County Public Schools promote Equal Educational and Employment Opportunities.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening, as outlined in our drug-free workplace policy - Charlotte County Public Schools Policy 3124.

Charlotte County Public Schools CONSIDER VETERAN'S PREFERENCES FOR ALL POSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH Florida Statute. 295.07.