Substitute Bus Driver

The job of Substitute-Classified Bus Driver is done for the purpose/s of transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; ensuring vehicle operation is in safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses. This job reports to Program Facilitator. This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: this is a non-benefited, temporary assignment.

Regular positions that could potentially be substituted for under this job description include:
Bus Driver. This job is a “safety-sensitive” position.

Essential Functions

• Administers first aid and medications, as needed, for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
• Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior for the purpose of reinforcing regulations and maintaining passenger safety.
• Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents, and/or potential emergency situations for the purpose of resolving and/or recommending a resolution to the situation.
• Cleans interior and exterior of school buses for the purpose of maintaining vehicle in a safe and sanitary condition.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills for the purpose of ensuring efficiency of procedures and complying with mandated requirements.
• Drives school bus for the purpose of transporting passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and complying with mandated guidelines.
• Prepares written materials (e.g. field trip reports, incident reports, inspection records, passenger misconduct, mileage logs, student counts, routing information, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Removes snow from buses for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment.
• Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel.
• Responds to inquiries (e.g. students, parents, other school personnel, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction.
• Supervises students and other passengers during transit for the purpose of maintaining safety and following district policy.

Education: High school graduation or GED

Certificates & Licenses: Valid Driver’s License and ability to obtain CDL license with Bus Endorsement, S&P Endorsements and Air Brake Endorsement & Evidence of Insurability