2026 Substitute Bus Driver

SALARY BENEFITS

After the bus driver drives for Western School Corporation for 5 trips, their money for all of the below will be reimbursed to them. Western School Corporation will pay for driver to obtain permit and license at BMV cost: $46.00.

Western School Corporation will pay for training time:

• 4 hours of observation time with a Western School Corporation bus trainer
• 8 hours of driving time with Western School Corporation bus trainer at $9.25 per hour
• cost: $111.00

Western School Corporation will pay for CDL skills test cost: $100.00. One time only payment if driver does not pass skills test on first attempt, driver will be responsible for payment.

Western School Corporation will pay for driver to go through CPRAED training offered by corporation, monthly cost: $40.00 for training, $9.25 per hour to attend, and $67.75 for total cost.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Responsible for the monitoring and care of students while being transported to and from school.
2. Keep order and maintain discipline among the students.
3. Perform safety and maintenance checks.
4. Possess and display good moral character.
5. Operate the school bus in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
6. Responsible for any other functions that will promote the safety, ease, and general well-being of transporting students.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Valid CDL drivers license with passenger and S and P endorsement.
3. Valid yellow card as required by the Department of Education.
4. Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
5. 10-year safe driving record.