Substitute Bus Driver

Substitute Bus DriverMassillon City Schools is seeking a Substitute Bus Driver for the Bus Garage. The position is per route with a salary rate of $20.00 per hour. The driver reports to the Transportation Supervisor, Building Principal, Assistant Superintendent, or designate.Job Description:The Substitute Bus Driver is responsible for transporting children safely to and from school and other approved destinations. This includes ensuring that wheelchairs, seat belts, car seats, and booster seats are installed correctly and assisting students with special needs as necessary.Essential Functions:Transport students for the assigned schoolsProperly check vehicle and report any deficienciesMaintain route information and associated paperworkWork with building principals to maintain student disciplineQualifications:High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) – proof requiredCLD with School Bus endorsementCurrent Bus Driver CertificationSuccessful FBI & BCII background check in accordance with Board of Education Policy and the applicable ORCOther Duties and Responsibilities:Report all accidents and complete required reportsEnforce applicable Board policiesAttend bus driver meetings and be available in the event of emergency dismissalConduct rear door emergency evacuation drillsRespond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate mannerPerform other duties as assigned by the Transportation SupervisorRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to work effectively with othersAbility to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writingEffective, active listening skillsOrganizational and problem solving skillsAbility to have full control with bus discipline at all timesKnowledge of basic first aidAbility to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labelsAbility to be patient and understandingEquipment Operated:Wheelchairs, child car and booster seat mechanisms, child restraint (harness)Additional Working Conditions:Frequent exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissueFrequent interaction among unruly childrenOccasional extensive sitting, up to 2 hours at a timeOccasional requirement to stand and walkFrequent requirement to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, read, hear, and see (occasional color vision required)Occasional requirement to lift and carry up to a maximum of 65 poundsOccasional requirement to push and pull up to a maximum of 300 pounds (on wheels)Occasional overtime work will be requested and expected of the employeeThis job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.