Transportation Substitute Bus Driver

Employment Status

Substitute/Contracted Full-time

Non-Exempt

Safely transport students to and from school and all school‑related events; comply with federal and state laws, and board of education rules and mandates that pertain to school transportation.

NOTE:

The following lists are not ranked in order of importance.

• Be prompt and on time for all school bus routes.
• Notify the supervisor in case of illness so as to permit time to secure a substitute driver.
• Transport students safely and efficiently to and from school and school‑related events.
• Follow assigned bus routes and schedules.
• Notify supervisor of any deviations from routes to receive approval.
• Maintain required records and information.
• Report any mechanical problems to the bus mechanic/supervisor.
• Keep assigned vehicle neat and clean.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge and awareness of changes in driving laws as they apply to transporting school children.
• Obey all traffic laws.
• Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintain pupil control and report any violations to the proper authorities as prescribed.
• Notify the transportation supervisor in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Discharge students only at authorized stops.
• Transport only authorized students.
• Report all accidents and complete required reports.
• Enforce applicable federal and state laws, and the Board of Education policies.
• Complete established pre‑trip inspection of vehicle.
• Report any hazardous conditions along the existing route to the Transportation Supervisor.
• Attend bus driver meetings and be available in the event of emergency dismissal.
• Share in the responsibility for driving for a school‑sponsored event and/or approved field trip.
• Conduct front door, rear door and combination front and rear door emergency evacuation drills.
• Prepare reports, route maps, schedules, pupil lists, and accident reports as required by the state of Ohio, Ohio Department of Education, and the Board of Education.
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy.
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student identification information, student medication.
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents.
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, conversation and by the safe and professional operation of a school bus.
• Attend meetings and in‑services as required.
• Fill out incident reports indicating exact "Code of Student Behavior" violations.
• Conduct a school bus safety program for all bus students, grades K-3, during the first three weeks of school as required by state law.

• Ability to obtain a CPI certification within the first year of employment and renew yearly to remain in compliance with Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, and the Board of Education.
• Exercise responsible leadership when on out‑of‑district school trips.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.

• Appropriate State of Ohio certification/license.
• State of Ohio Class B commercial driver’s license with S and P endorsements.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate.

• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Effective, active listening skills.
• Organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of relevant Ohio laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of traffic rules.
• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels.
• Trained in student management, and handling of special needs children.
• Trained to recognize signs of abuse or neglect and the signs of drug or alcohol abuse.
• Ability to work independently.

• Body fluid kit.
• Various handheld items, e.g., tire iron, oil can, flares, broom, dustpan, flashlight, squeegee.
• Wheelchair lifts and tie‑downs.

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue.
• Occasional operation of a bus or vehicle in…