Substitute Bus Driver

Job Title

Transport students to and from school in a safe manner and related functions. Inspect and maintains the school bus to ensure proper operating condition.

District Mission Statement: To inspire lifelong learners who are self-sufficient and ethical citizens.

Classification: Classified

Essential Skills:

• Ability and willingness to build relationships and develop rapport with students, staff, and families.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude while always exhibiting a problem-solving mindset.
• Unyielding commitment to the team and doing what's best for the students.
• Knowledge of all districts roads and bus routes.
• Knowledge of trade terminology.
• Basic math skills required.
• Ability to actively participate in group meetings with parents, students, and administration.
• Knowledge of equipment associated with a school bus; including lift equipment and two way radios.
• Ability to maintain an extremely demanding level of attention.
• Ability to be exposed to very loud noise levels.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent GED.
• Requires 0 to 2 years of job related prior experience.
• Successful completion of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education drivers course required while employed in this position; i.e. retraining, refresher, recertification.
• Current CDL and School Bus Permit required
• Experience working with special education and high needs students preferred.

Reports To: Transportation Director

Performance Responsibilities:

• Transport students of all ages to and from school and extra-curricular activities in a safe and timely manner.
• Manage student behavior and maintain discipline on the bus.
• Conduct and log pre-trip inspections to check for cleanliness, safety, proper mechanical functions and adequate fuel levels.
• Maintain and track route data as mandated by school and state regulations.
• Maintain the confidentiality of students discipline and medical records.
• Report mechanical problems to district mechanic.
• Attend in-services as available.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate positively and constructively to parents, students administration and others.
• Other duties and responsibilities assigned by Transportation Supervisor and district administration.

Terms of Employment: As needed/called by the district.

Evaluation: Transportation Director

Physical, Mental and Visual Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. Additionally, the employee may occasionally be required to push or lift up to 50 lbs. as necessary for the safety and well-being of others. Lastly, this job requires the employee to have the vision ability to read handwritten or typed materials, and meet multiple demands from several people while interacting with other staff and the public.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.