Substitute Bus Driver

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking Substitute Bus Drivers for the Bowling Green City School District!

Substitute bus drivers provide safe, efficient, and courteous transportation of our students. Substitute bus drivers report to the transportation director and keep him informed about bus activities and emerging issues.

Hours: This is a substitute position that reports on an as-needed basis.

Pay: $18.53 / hour 

Location: District Operations Center, 13230 Bishop Road, Bowling Green, OH 43402

Bowling Green City School's Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Bowling Green City School's vision is to provide excellent instruction and equitable opportunities for each student.

We are committed to high academic expectations and extracurricular opportunities in an inclusive, caring, safe, and healthy environment. We empower and support our staff to be responsive to each student through challenging and engaging curriculum. We partner with families and the community to ensure student success.

Our Core Values are Accountability, Compassion, Courage, Creativity, Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, and Service.

What you’ll be doing:

• Operates the bus according to all motor vehicle laws.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
• Promotes a favorable image of the school district.
• Practices defensive driving techniques. Maintains established routes and time schedules. Note: Safety is the top priority even if delays disrupt the bus schedule.
• Transports only authorized passengers. Picks up and unloads students only at approved stops. Keeps route sheets up-to-date. Offers routing suggestions.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections. Checks fire, emergency equipment, and first aide supplies. Prepares written inspection reports.
• Offers help when students ask for or their behavior suggests they need assistance. Allows students to seek their highest degree of independence.
• Supervises bus loading and unloading procedures. Operates the wheelchair lift. Ensures that wheelchairs are properly secured before the bus starts.
• Inspects harnesses, restraints, and other safety devices. Immediately corrects or reports unsafe conditions and/or defective equipment.
• Anticipates and is prepared to offer assistance when aware of passengers with medical or other health considerations.
• Monitors student behavior. Enforces safety regulations. Maintains high standards for student conduct. Upholds the student conduct code.
• Promotes the proper use and care of school property. Reports student discipline problems, vandalism, or other related concerns to the building principal.
• Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law.
• Assumes responsibility for the interior/exterior cleanliness of the vehicle.
• Participates in the district’s bus safety program as directed.
• Reports vehicles that fail to comply with traffic regulations (e.g., failure to stop for flashing bus lights, passing in prohibited zones, etc.).
• Uses proper protocol when operating bus communication equipment.
• Immediately reports all traffic citations and accidents. Promptly documents all injuries that require a medical referral.
• Reports road hazardous along the bus route to the transportation director.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills that comply with current state standards.
• Reports equipment malfunctions in writing.
• Fuels the vehicle and maintains fluid levels (e.g., oil, windshield washer, brake, transmission, etc.). Documents fuel consumption and mileage.
• Shares in the responsibility for authorized field trips. Remains available to teachers and students during the trip when instructed
• Promotes a positive image of the transportation department. Wears appropriate work attire and maintains a neat appearance.
• Participates in training necessary to maintain a commercial drivers license.
• Participates in staff meetings and professional growth activities as directed.
• Accepts responsibility for personal decisions and conduct. Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

What we’re looking for:

• High School diploma or GED
• A Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with a school bus endorsement and a satisfactory driving record
• A clear background check

For information on Bowling Green City Schools, visit our website at

All applicants will receive an acknowledgement confirming that their application has been received. Applications will be reviewed, and candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted to coordinate an interview. If you are chosen to move forward in the process, we will reach out to schedule a meeting.

Bowling Green City Schools is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Company Description

Bowling Green City School's vision is to provide excellent instruction and equitable opportunities for each student.

We are committed to high academic expectations and extracurricular opportunities in an inclusive, caring, safe, and healthy environment. We empower and support our staff to be responsive to each student through challenging and engaging curriculum. We partner with families and the community to ensure student success.

Our Core Values are Accountability, Compassion, Courage, Creativity, Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, and Service.

Company Description

Bowling Green City School's vision is to provide excellent instruction and equitable opportunities for each student.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to high academic expectations and extracurricular opportunities in an inclusive, caring, safe, and healthy environment. We empower and support our staff to be responsive to each student through challenging and engaging curriculum. We partner with families and the community to ensure student success. \r\n\r\nOur Core Values are Accountability, Compassion, Courage, Creativity, Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, and Service.