Substitute Bus Drivers - Special Education

Substitute Bus Drivers - Special Education Job Description

This is a part-time, as needed position that does not include benefits. Opportunity to earn a $500 supplement by obtaining or renewing your commercial driver's license per BTCS guidelines.

• High school diploma preferred.
• Valid commercial driver’s license issued by the State Department of Safety with appropriate endorsements.
• Valid operator’s license with not less than five years of unrestricted driving experience.
• File a physical examination with the transportation coordinator upon employment, using the form supplied by the State Commissioner of Education (annual requirement).
• Substitute drivers must meet all qualifications and requirements for regular drivers.
• Other qualifications acceptable as determined by the Board.

Transportation & Attendance Director

To provide safe and efficient transportation services for designated groups of students to and from their assigned schools or other designated points.

• Operate the vehicle safely and obey all state and local traffic regulations.
• When not operating the vehicle, provide assistance to students and help maintain student safety.
• Maintain a neat appearance, be courteous to parents and children, and cooperate with teachers and school officials.
• Participate in required state-sponsored safety classes to maintain appropriate certifications.
• Wear seat belt at all times when available.
• Remain on the bus while students are on the bus, including loading and unloading.
• Promote safety habits with the group of students being transported.
• Report any student misconduct to the principal of the respective school.
• Transport only authorized students and disembark at authorized stops.
• Report all accidents to the appropriate law enforcement agency and complete any required reports.
• Refrain from profanity or tobacco use while children are being transported.
• Refrain from operating while under the influence of intoxicants.
• Maintain a clean vehicle.
• Meet with the director of transportation annually or as necessary to receive student assignments.
• Complete daily routes in a timely fashion.
• Notify the director of transportation upon absence and arrange for a qualified substitute if possible.
• Arrange routine maintenance of the vehicle with the school district mechanic.
• Maintain adequate fuel for all daily runs (fuel not purchased while students are in the vehicle).
• Perform other duties as reasonably prescribed by the Transportation & Attendance Director, Student Services Supervisor, or Director of Schools.

This job may require lifting objects that exceed 25 lbs. Other physical demands include:

• Pushing and/or pulling
• Climbing
• Stooping and/or kneeling
• Reaching
• Talking
• Hearing
• Seeing

• Intelligence:
  Ability to understand instructions, underlying principles, reason and make judgments.
• Verbal:
  Ability to understand meanings of words and associated ideas.
• Numerical:
  Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
• Manual Dexterity:
  Ability to move the hands easily and manipulate small objects.
• Form Perception:
  Ability to make visual comparisons and discriminations of slight differences.
• Color Discrimination:
  Ability to perceive or recognize differences in colors or shades.

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Angie Luster, HR Assistant
• Email: lustera

Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $17.28 Per Hour