Bus Driver - Substitute

Substitute Bus Driver

Buchanan Community Schools is welcoming applicants for a Substitute Bus Driver. The district seeks a qualified individual to drive a school bus to transport students over specified routes according to time schedules while complying with traffic regulations.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Other duties appropriate to the position may be assigned.

• Drives a school bus safely and professionally on schedule in all weather conditions
• Drive students to school and home, making safety and efficiency your number one priority.
• Transport students to various sports and school field trips as needed
• Performs and properly completes daily pre-trip inspections
• Pre-trip and post-trip, report any issues on a service request form and submit to the supervisor.
• Complies with discipline policies outlined in the School Code of Conduct for Transportation
• Shows proficiency in handling and maneuvering a school bus
• Uses established routes, designated bus stops, and time schedules
• Reports bus accidents, work, and pupil injuries to the proper persons
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills as directed
• Performs bus housekeeping duties as provided in the contract
• Reports bus defects and repair requests, using established procedures
• Fuels vehicles as needed
• Prepares and submits all written reports required on a timely basis
• Attend workshops and training sessions as required
• Maintains knowledge of State and District rules and regulations concerning the transporting of students
• Assists in the establishing and adjusting of bus routes
• Routes are approximately 6 hours per day
• Displays tact and courtesy when dealing with students, staff, and others
• Any other duties or responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the administration
• Maintains regular, reliable and punctual attendance
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout their employment in the District

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise students while transporting them

Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• Commercial Drivers License B with P and S endorsements and no Air Brake restrictions preferred; DOT physical card and continuing education card; will train the right candidate
• Must have no points on driving record and be able to pass a physical including drug test
• Ability to pass driver's license check and criminal record check, as required by the State of Michigan
• Language Skills
• Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and a series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Mathematical Skills
• Ability to add and subtract two to six digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Reasoning Ability
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems.
• Other
  
  Skills and Abilities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents; to read and understand maps, pass State Skill Test, State Written Test, Department of Transportation Physical and MDE Basic Training Program; to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form; to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Physical Demands:
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