Substitute Bus Driver

Substitute Bus Driver

Lowell School District is seeking outstanding candidates for the position of Substitute Bus Driver. Our drivers operate District vehicles to safely transport students between school and home, on field trips and school activities. The substitute van driver will fill in for staff out on leave, shortages during vacation periods, or during special events.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be responsible for safely transporting students and performing other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to attain CDL, First Aid, CPR and ICC Physical cards
• Ability to drive full sized large capacity buses
• Knowledge of immediate geographic area
• Ability to work with students in a supervisory, supportive and positive capacity
• Desire and ability to work split shifts
• Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions, policies and procedures
• Ability and commitment to practice cultural competency and demonstrate respect for diversity
• Ability to work efficiently with special needs children
• Must be able to pass a criminal history background check and submit fingerprints
• Must be able to pass CDL required physical
• Must be able to fulfill all duties of regular bus driver
• Other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to see for purposes of reading laws and codes, rules and policies, and other printed matter and observing students.
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation.
• Ability to bend and twist, stoop, kneel, run and crawl.
• Ability to reach in all directions Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds.
• Moderate to high stress level.
• Visual acuity to monitor students and student activities.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment.
• Mental acuity to perform the essential functions of this position in an efficient fashion.

TO APPLY:

• Current district employees must send an email to Michelle Stephens (stephens.or.us ) stating their interest in being considered for the position

The Lowell School district complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability.

The Lowell School District's policy is to provide veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law. Applicants requesting veteran's preference must provide certification of eligibility for preference in addition to other requested materials.