Substitute Bus Drivers

Substitute Bus Driver

The South Routt School District is hiring substitute bus drivers. Subs are paid $22.91 per hour plus a $500 bonus for every 10 full days (8 hours) worked.

Title: Substitute School Bus Driver

Department Affiliation: Transportation

Evaluator: Director of Transportation

Responsible To: Director of Transportation

Work Year: as needed

Salary: $22.91 per hour

Primary Responsibilities

• Obey all State and Federal traffic laws.
• Practice defensive driving techniques at all times.
• Make daily pre-trip inspections as required by State Federal law and CDE requirements.
• Report all vehicle defects immediately and complete appropriate paperwork.
• Adhere to authorized routes.
• Load and unload students only at authorized stops.
• Maintain discipline when students are on the vehicle.
• Report for duty 15 minutes before the scheduled route time of departure.
• Transport only authorized students and/or authorized school district employees with prior authorization.
• Clean bus interior at the end of each working day.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation.
• Agree to terms of employment: nine-month year; salary and work year to be established by the Board.

Job Goal: To provide safe and efficient transportation for students and to maintain professional driving standards at all times.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Able to pass physical and written exams as required by law.
• Shall not have been convicted of a felony in any state or territory subject to U.S. jurisdiction.
• Shall not have been convicted of any offense related to the operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of, or impaired by, alcohol or drug use for at least five years.
• Must have a motor vehicle driving record acceptable to the Board of Education or its authorized representative.
• Physically be able to lift 50 pounds from floor level to an elevation of four feet.

Essential Job Functions

Decision Making: An example of a typical decision made by an individual in this position is to interpret policies/procedures and best practice. An incorrect decision made by this position could impact the district legally causing the financial condition of the district to be affected. Errors made in decision-making could potentially result in substantial cost to the District or damage the credibility of the District.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond professionally to questions from groups of parents, community members, commissions, colleagues and Board of Education.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as interest, discounts, commissions, proportions, percentage, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract concrete variables. Ability to analyze and use data to supervise the delivery of instruction and the school improvement process.

Technology Skills: Proficient use of technology which includes: basic operations and concepts, word processing, spreadsheets, internet usage, critical evaluation of information, data analysis, email, integration of technology.

Other Skills And Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in education. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to copy, coordinate, instruct, evaluate and negotiate. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Ability to discipline students consistent with district procedures. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

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. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending on the activity in the particular part of the day.

This information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Updated 11/13/2024