Substitute Route Bus Driver​/Bus Monitor

Position Title

Substitute Bus Route Driver/Bus Monitor

Non-Exempt

Director of Transportation

None

Director of Transportation

As needed, based on the school’s requirements.

• Formative evaluations throughout the school year as per WCS Performance and Assessment Procedures.
• Annual summative evaluation prior to July 1.

• To provide safe and efficient operation of a school bus under the guidance of the transportation department while transporting students to and from school and during trips.

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Meets requirements as set forth in Indiana Code 20-27 chapter 8.
• Meets requirements as set forth in 575 Indiana Administrative Code Rule 8.
• Indiana Commercial Driver’s License – Minimum Class B (endorsements/restrictions apply)
• Meets requirements as set forth in Federal Motor Carrier rules.
• Meets standards of required background checks for employment including driving record check.
• Completion of school bus driver training.
• Meets requirements as set forth in the School Bus Driver’s Employment Agreement.
• Maintains composure and patience in a high stress environment.
• Models consistent attendance and punctuality as routes and or trips are driven per schedule fixed by the transportation department.

• Safety and efficiently transport school students via a school bus to and from school and trips.
• Maintain school bus based on maintenance schedules and ensuring the vehicle is pre-trip inspection ready.
• Keep the school bus clean both inside and out.
• Be responsible to report any service and/or mechanical issues as needed to maintain a school bus that meets safe operating conditions and in compliance with State School Bus Committee rules and applicable statutory provisions.
• Operate consistently in compliance with all school, local, State, and Federal laws, rules, policies and procedures that govern the safe operation of a school bus and student transportation.
• Provide supervision and control of students between the homes or alternative sites of the students and the school(s).
• Keep order and maintain discipline in the bus, being firm but polite, impartial, and fair, and see that no child is imposed upon or mistreated while in the driver’s care.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or as directed by the Superintendent and/or Director of Transportation.

• Policies, procedures and functions of Wa-Nee Community Schools Board of Trustees, Wa-Nee Transportation Department, and the Indiana Department of Education as well as all Federal and State laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Vehicle operation.
• Bus route and student stops.
• Technology: i.e. cell phone, email, and basic Microsoft products.
• Area city and county roads and maps.

• Attend all required training opportunities.
• Safely, efficiently, and professionally operate a school bus.
• Function as a member of a team.
• Take initiative to lead and empower others.
• Follow directions and help others follow directions.
• Plan organize and schedule priorities.
• Use independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems.
• Discreetly handle confidential and politically sensitive matters.
• Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Tactfully and courteously respond to requests and inquiries/complaints from the general public and staff.
• Establish and maintain a positive, professional, and effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
• Effectively maintain a positive, professional working relationship with students in regard to behavior.
• Maintain composure and patience in a high stress environment.

• School bus equipment.
• Wheelchair, securements, and seating equipment.
• Safety equipment.
• Technology devices as assigned.

• Transportation office, school buildings, garage/lot, school buses, remote locations, etc.

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Must be able to hear and speak clearly.
• Must be able to lift items of 100 lbs. or more occasionally and/or during an emergency.