Substitute Bus Operators

Position

Substitute Bus Operator )

Countywide

As needed. Typically three or six hours per day, but flexible as needed by route or student needs and school starting time.  school year.

July 8, 2026, to May 14, 2027

• Obey all traffic laws while operating the bus in a safe and efficient manner under all driving conditions.
• Observe all Federal, State and Local safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintain discipline, within county practices and guidelines, when students are on bus.
• Assist special education students as needed.
• Report to proper authorities any student involved in misconduct.
• Clean and sanitize the bus regularly, both inside and out.
• Run on time, the bus schedule as assigned to him/her.
• Perform pre‑trip/post‑trip inspections before/after each run as prescribed by State and Local regulations.
• Notify the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Transport only students authorized to ride the school bus and discharge students only at stops authorized by the Transportation Supervisor.
• Exercise responsible leadership when on extra‑curricular school trips.
• Report all accidents and complete all required State and Local accident reports.
• Attend, and actively participate in, all in‑service training classes provided by State and County school officials.
• Attend all staff meetings called by the Transportation Supervisor, and faithfully complete all records, route schedules, and other required paperwork.
• Safely operate emergency equipment including fire extinguishers and emergency exits.
• Perform minor clerical or reporting tasks beyond required transportation documentation.
• Other duties and assignments as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor, as deemed necessary and appropriate.

• Hold a valid WV Commercial Driver's License with passenger and school bus endorsements along with a current WVDE School Bus Operator Certification.
• Meet all training, health, and age requirements of the State and Local Boards of Education.
• Pass a physical examination as prescribed by the State of WV, drug and alcohol testing, and State and Federal background checks.
• Familiarize oneself with and abide by the contents of the West Virginia School Transportation Regulations.

The position requires frequent reaching, bending, and head and neck movement to visually monitor mirrors, road conditions, traffic, and student behavior. The employee must be able to safely enter and exit the bus, navigate steps and aisles, and access engine compartment or exterior areas as required. The employee must be able to respond appropriately to emergency situations, including safely stopping the vehicle, communicating with students and emergency personnel, and assisting with evacuations.

Work is performed primarily in a school bus and involves exposure to varying weather conditions. The employee operates a vehicle in moderate to heavy traffic and is exposed to moderate to occasionally loud noise levels. Frequent interaction with students, including those with behavioral, medical, or special transportation needs, may involve potential exposure to bodily fluids or illness‑related incidents.

Salary to be determined by salary classification level, experience, and education according to schedule at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Pay Grade

D.

Transportation Director

As required by Federal laws and regulations, Marshall County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, disability or national origin in employment or in its educational programs and activities.

Marshall County Schools provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job, consistent with applicable law. Applicants or employees who believe they need an accommodation should contact their supervisor or the Personnel Department, or the Section 504 Coordinator, to initiate the interactive process.