Substitute Bus Driver

Substitute Bus Driver, DistrictUnder the direction and supervision of the transportation director or designee, this bus driver position will operate school buses in transporting students to and from public schools. The bus driver will follow a preplanned route according to a definite time schedule, regulate heating and ventilation inside the bus, and drive carefully in compliance with traffic regulations. The top priority of the bus driver is to ensure the safety of the students while loading, unloading, and transporting them to and from school.This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:Successfully complete school bus driver training programs and courses established by the state superintendent of public instruction or the school district.Ensure the safety and well-being of the students while loading, unloading, and transporting them to and from school.Maintain control of student passengers as related to safety. Report unsafe acts or situations which require the attention of any person other than the driver.Drive a school bus on scheduled routes and/or on trips in support of district approved activities, in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington and policies of the East Valley School District.Inspect and clean school buses and related equipment as required by state and school district policy. Examples include washing and sweeping busses, checking and adding fuel levels, inspecting busses for safety, etc.Operate and service all school bus equipment and accessories including but not limited to fire extinguishers, highway warning kits, snow chains, sanders, first aid kits, body fluid kits, etc.Perform required operational and safety inspections of the school bus and all related equipment.Complete forms, records, and reports as required by the state or school district policies.Must recognize appropriate student behavior depending on grade level and have the ability to administer appropriate progressive discipline while recognizing and respecting student rights and responsibilities. Reports unruly behavior to principal of school or direct supervisor.Immediately reports delays and accidents to direct supervisor.Must be neat, clean, and dress appropriately.Assist in upholding and enforcing school district rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.Requires the use of multiple communication systems, such as electronic mail and computers.Inspect school or district facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and/or identifying necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.The employee shall maintain a consistent presence at the assigned work site(s) and work the regular work hours specified by the contract.Professionally interact with colleagues, members of the public, and students.Comply with all district policies and all applicable laws.Perform special assignments and other duties as assigned or required by the supervisor.This list of essential physical demands is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following demands:Most possess sufficient strength and agility to assist ill or physically impaired students to enter or exit a school bus through the passenger service door and emergency exits in the event of an emergency.Must be in good physical health, capable of lifting up to 50lbs, working at various heights, and perform various types of physical labor in the performance of maintaining a school bus, putting on and taking of chains in inclement weather, and assisting students.Maintain the ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, pull, and lift items weighing 50lbs or less.Required to stand and walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, and be able to hear or talk to others.Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.Ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast paced environment.The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee may be required to deal with distraught and/or angry persons and may be exposed to infectious diseases carried by children. The noise level in the work environment is acceptable to this particular environment and can vary depending upon daily activity but will remain within acceptable ranges.The Substitute Bus Driver shall be evaluated periodically by the Transportation Director or designee pursuant to the currently established district procedures and evaluation criteria. The process shall include an evaluation of the employee's performance of the above essential job functions, essential physical demands, and desired skills.Job description developed: June 2015 ldsJob description revised: July 2026 htc