Substitute School Bus Driver

Substitute School Bus Driver

A School Bus Driver provides safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district's curriculum and extracurricular activities.

1. License:
Required valid driver's license and must be willing to be trained by the District to receive your CDL license and Illinois School Bus Permit. Preferred valid driver's license with CDL endorsement and Illinois School Bus Permit.

2.

Education:

Required high school diploma or equivalent.

3.

Experience:

Preferred prior school bus driver experience. Spanish speaking a plus.

1. Observe all mandatory federal, state and local safety laws/regulations for school buses.

2. Perform all required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete all applicable form(s).

3. Maintain a seating chart for each route.

4. Follow directions as written.

5. Contact parents when required by route selection.

6. Obey all traffic laws.

7. Perform basic first aid and CPR as appropriate and maintains awareness of individual medical alerts as they pertain to the students on their bus.

8. Maintain student discipline at all times and report all behavior problems.

9. Work effectively with students of different grade levels, abilities or program placement.

10. Transport only authorized students.

11. Discharge students only at authorized stops.

12. Report all accidents and complete all required reports.

13. Exercise responsible leadership when on in-district or out-of-district charters.

14. Be punctual. Maintain assigned schedule of routes.

15. Successfully complete school bus driver training programs and courses established by the state or school district.

16. Comply with all procedures and policies established by the Board of Education and the Woodland School District Department of Transportation.

17. Attend all required meetings as directed.

18. Accurately and legibly complete all forms, records, reports and documentation/data-logging activities as required by state regulations and/or district policy.

19. Clean and service the school bus to include interior cleaning, exterior bus washing, installation of fuel, verification of oil and other fluids as directed.

20. Report, in writing, all mechanical failures or problems the same day as observed.

21. Follow the procedures established for loading and unloading of students at all schools.

22. Demonstrate competence in federal, Illinois and Lake County school bus laws and training for student/staff safety.

23. Arrive and perform all duties essential to school bus operation.

24. Relate effectively with parents, staff and public within a diverse community.

25. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Transportation or designee.

Support the establishment of mutual respect and equal human dignity across the entire school community. Welcomes inclusion, equity and diversity. Have an unwavering commitment to the success of all students. Understanding that your identity may be different than students, parents, and staff, you are willing to put those differences aside for the success of all students. Regardless of the identities of students, staff, or parents, works collaboratively to build a successful relationship with them.

Willingly anticipate, identify and adopt change. Engage in all job-related interactions and activities, with contacts from within and outside the District, in a courteous and professional manner. Communicate with styles that are approachable and respectful. Participate in professional development and training to become more effective and efficient. Take initiative to manage multiple tasks. Effectively organize work to be as productive as possible.

Must have the ability to pass state or federal medical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and criminal background check; minimum three year excellent driving record with no suspensions or DUI convictions; proven ability to drive and perform all duties essential to safe school bus operation. Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, businesses and community. Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills.

Rapid problem-solving skills to effectively handle crisis communications. Empathetic, humanistic and open-minded. Strong sense of teamwork. Must be able to work harmoniously with the community, students, parents, staff, and administration, etc. Must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff and all stakeholders within a diverse community regarding all aspects of school bus driver activities. Must exhibit sound judgment in dealing with people.

Must have strong organizational skills. Must be a proven team player with good work ethics.

Manual Dexterity:
Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance. Physical Effort:
Work requires…