School Bus Driver - Substitute

Substitute School Bus Driver Transportation

Engage with students as they enter and leave the bus, working to build relationships while creating a positive and safe environment on the bus. Participate in federally mandated drug and alcohol training. Participate in pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing. Must operate and maintain the bus in a safe manner. Must pass an annual certification physical Must maintain route schedules and reports in a timely and accurate manner. Must maintain a positive and disciplined atmosphere on the bus at all times and during trips. Inspect bus for mechanical defects and checks gas, oil and water levels before departure. Drive bus along assigned route and schedule. Stops only at authorized stops. Comply with all traffic and safety regulations related to operating a school bus. Ability to communicate effectively Conduct emergency evacuation drills as required. Update route information as necessary. Assure that authorized students load and unload the bus in a safe manner. Maintain discipline when students are on the bus and reports discipline problems to the proper authority. Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips. Keep bus clean, enforce regulations against smoking, eating and littering on the bus. Report delays, injuries or accidents and fill out related reports. Operate a variety of bus types and sizes based on the requirement of the route/trip. Ability to carry out assigned routes and other duties as assigned with employer work rules and regulations, as well as federal and state regulations and requirements Complete all job duties promptly, within established parameters Work diligently during training and beyond to gain and retain required certifications and credentials Consistent and reliable attendance Perform other duties as assigned by the Director or their designee. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; bend; twist; stretch; drive; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, and the ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration when driving the bus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work may be performed indoors and/or outdoors in a variety of weather elements. The employee is directly responsible for the safety of students. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate. The employee will remain free of any alcohol or drugs throughout his/her employment with the district as outlined in Board Policy #4210. Hours may vary according to the route and/or trips assigned. Frequently Asked Questions: School Bus Drivers ensure children's safety during their commute, assisting students and ensuring a safe journey to their final destination. The primary duty of a School Bus Driver is to follow traffic laws, prioritize safety, and stay alert to avoid accidents with other vehicles on the road. A good School Bus Driver is patient, attentive, and skilled in decision-making to handle high-stress situations effectively. School Bus Drivers work primarily with the students under their care, but also with parents and other members of the school community, school administrators, secretaries, teachers, coaches, and other Transportation Department staff including dispatchers, mechanics, supervisors, and/or directors. Forest Hills Public School provides comprehensive training to equip you with everything you need to be successful as a new school bus driver. A school bus driver's day usually starts early, around 6 AM. They inspect their bus, checking safety features and fuel levels. They then begin their morning route, picking up students and delivering them to school. After the morning run, drivers may have a break or perform bus maintenance. In the afternoon, they repeat the process in reverse, taking students home. Some drivers may also transport students for field trips or after-school activities. Their day often ends by 5 PM, after cleaning the bus and completing paperwork. The Forest Hills Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services.