Substitute Bus Driver

Substitute Bus Driver

Jackson Local School District TRANSPORTATION - Massillon, Ohio Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Jackson Local School District.

Job : 5353517

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 27, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Description:

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 bus drivers.

NOTE:

The below lists are not ranked in order of importance.

• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings
• Has a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values
• Shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District
• Ensure safety of students
• Transport students safely and efficiently to and from school and school-related events
• Follow assigned bus routes and schedules
• Maintain required records and information
• Perform pretrip and postrip inspections as required and report problems
• 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
• Report all accidents and complete required reports
• Report any hazardous conditions along the existing route to the transportation supervisor
• Be available in the event of an emergency dismissal
• Notify the transportation supervisor in case of illness in order to permit time to secure a substitute driver
• 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
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Maintain valid driving credentials
• Immediately report any change in driving status, traffic charges or convictions and criminal charges and convictions to employer
• Promote good public relations

• Warm up the engine gradually in cold weather
• Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• State of Ohio Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements
• 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
• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels
• Effective active listening skills
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Basic first aid
• Familiar with all materials in Ohio Preservice Bus Driver Training Manual
• Familiar with all materials in Ohio Pupil Transportation Operation and Safety Rules
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to read and understand road maps
• Trained in student management, and handling of special needs children

• Bus
• Other passenger vehicles legal for the transportation of students
• Air compressor and tire pressure gauge
• Refueling equipment
• Pressure washer
• Safety equipment on bus
• Wheelchair lift and wheelchair securement devices
• Mobile communication devices
• Required safety equipment found on school vehicles
• First aid kit and body fluid kit
• Various handheld items, e.g., tire iron, oil can, flares,…