Substitute Bus Driver

Substitute Bus Driver

Winterset Community School District Bus Barn - Winterset, Iowa. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5276382

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Yesterday

Winterset CSD:
We will strive for excellence, ensuring all students are College, Career, and Life Ready.

Bus Driver

TITLE: Bus Driver

DEPARTMENT: Transportation Department

REPORTS TO: Director of Buildings & Grounds and Transportation Director

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Director of Teaching & Learning and Building Instructional Coaches

BASIC FUNCTION: Responsible for driving a school bus to transport students to and from school via a predetermined route ensuring students arrive safely.

• Possess Chauffeur’s Driver's License (CDL) with passenger and school bus endorsements and self certify every time a driver’s license is renewed.
• Pass a Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). school bus driver authorization card from the Department of Education.
• Has an acceptable driving record and a thorough knowledge of traffic laws and school bus regulations.
• Able to pass a DOT physical examination every two years as required by State of Iowa law as well as a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be physically capable of operating a school bus, bus safety equipment, and in providing assistance to passengers in evacuations and in the performance of other duties required by a school bus driver.
• New drivers must complete the New Driver Class on-line and a 3 hour face-to-face class within 6 months of obtaining their Class B CDL.
• Drivers must complete an approved 3 hour training class every year after the initial six month training.
• Must clear criminal and child abuse background check.
• High school diploma or equivalent required, training commensurate with position desired.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Preferred experience in transportation services or related experience.

Demonstrated Experience or is Willing to Acquire the Following

Skills:

• Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of the district mission of “We will empower a community of lifelong learners who strive for personal excellence through meaningful relationships and real world, authentic learning experiences.”
• Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of the districts core values;
  • Excellence - high expectations for all in everything we do
  • Innovation - in our approach to problem solving and learning
  • Pride - in self, others, school, and community
  • Relationships - amongst all stakeholders as foundational to our success.
  • Sense of Belonging - where all students, staff, and community members feel valued and connected.
• Exhibits essential dispositions necessary to build positive working relationships with administration, colleagues, parents, students and the Winterset community.
• Ability to affirm and encourage others
• Ability to grow groups
• Self-control
• Social skills
• Self‑motivated
• Optimistic
• Ability to demonstrate genuine caring
• Exhibits effective communication skills
• Demonstrates the ability to be self‑directed and problem solve
• Demonstrates enthusiasm towards learning and continuous growth as an educator and individual.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude towards others and as member of our team
• Demonstrates self‑efficacy in that their actions empower others to learn.
• Demonstrates confidentiality as needed and required.
• Seeks out opportunities to improve professional competence through professional development.
• Identifies individually and collaboratively areas for growth and seeks out opportunities to grow in these areas.
• Complies with all Winterset Community School District Board Policies, Handbook Policies, and Contractual Responsibilities.

Interpersonal

Skills:

• Interacts positively with staff and students.
• Displays a positive attitude.
• Responds appropriately to, and acts on, constructive feedback.

Performance

Skills:

• Drives according to state laws and school district policies and regulations.
• Conducts pre‑trip inspection of assigned bus and maintains condition of interior.
• Responds to emergency situations in accordance with school district procedures.
• Supervises and maintains order and…