Substitute Bus Driver

Title:

BUS DRIVER

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Reports to:

Transportation Supervisor

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Job Objective:

Provides for the safe, efficient, and courteous transportation of students.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma.
• Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
• Meets qualifications as defined in current revised state codes, pupil transportation operation & safety rules, and school board policy.
• Completion of the state pre-service school bus driver training program and participation in ongoing training necessary as needed to maintain required license and endorsements.
• Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with school bus and passenger endorsements. Meets all prerequisite and ongoing qualifications to be covered by the district's insurance carrier.
• Satisfactory pre-employment and ongoing random drug/alcohol test results.
• Physical ability to safely lift and manage preschoolers and students with disabilities.
• Ability to cope with stressful traffic, weather conditions, and passenger distractions.
• Demonstrates maturity and the ability to work with students and their families.

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Essential Functions:

The following are typical work responsibilities. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

Checks/confirms assignments. Carefully follows directions. Seeks advice when expectations are unclear. Takes the initiative to perform routine tasks independently.

Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines/procedures. Refers district policy/procedure questions to administrators/supervisors.

Advances the district's professional image. Promotes effective communications and assistance. Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address questions/concerns.

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