Substitute Bus Driver

SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVER

The school bus driver will operate school buses under all types of weather conditions including but not limited to fog, rain, hail, sleet, snow and ice; transport students and other authorized persons over regular routes to and from school, and on field, extracurricular and special or extra activity trips as authorized by the school district officials.

• Minimum age of 21.
• Skills commensurate with job requirements as evidenced by some or all of the following:
• Passing basic skills test based on the requirements of the position
• Employment history in similar position(s)
• References indicating satisfactory skills and abilities in similar position
• Successful completion of training or certification programs related to position (e.g., Current CDL, High School Diploma, GED, AA, BA, etc.), if applicable.
• Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Successful completion of Bus Driver training program.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain a Washington State Commercial Driver's License Class B with passenger and air brake endorsements.
• Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Must be First Aid certified or be willing to obtain First Aid certification within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Must pass a background check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting.

• Uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintain the physical and licensing requirements of a CDL bus driver as required.
• Pass a yearly bus evacuation drill and maintain the physical requirements of removing children safely from the bus. Must possess sufficient strength and ability to assist ill or physically impaired students to enter or exit a school bus through the passenger service door.
• Attend yearly in-service trainings as required, as well as attend any training as directed by management.
• Assess and correct issues involving safety.
• Establish and maintain a tactful, cooperative and effective relationship with students, parents, staff, fellow employees and management.
• Approach assigned work in a professional manner, working toward the common goal of teamwork, pride in service delivery and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate sufficient command of the English language to communicate verbally and in writing with students, parents, district staff members and other concerned people regarding all aspects of their job related activities.
• Use basic computer programs to develop route sheets, enter timecard information and read and respond to email.

• Previous experience working with young people preferred.
• Evidence of ability to manage large groups of young people.
• Evidence of excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability; evidence of ability to be self-disciplined and a self-starter.
• Positive job evaluations and recommendations.

• Efficiently operate a school bus on scheduled routes and/or on all types of trips in support of district approved activities.
• Maintain and update route sheets in a timely manner.
• Communicate route changes and requirements to dispatch and management in a timely manner.
• Service, inspect and clean school buses and related equipment as required by State and district policy.
• Maintain control of student passengers as related to safety; report unsafe acts or conditions that require the attention of any person other than the driver.
• Complete forms, records and reports as required by the State or local school district policies.
• Complete school bus driver training programs and courses established by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and the school district.
• Operate a school bus in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington and policies declared by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
• Perform all duties of the position within the scope of Columbia School District policies and procedures, including regular attendance and punctuality.
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