Substitute Bus Driver

POSITION TITLE: SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

REPORTS TO: Principals and Superintendent

JOB GOAL To ensure the safe and orderly transportation of students on an assigned route to/from school. To operate a school bus to transport students and other authorized personnel to and from schools or other designated locations.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Follow assigned bus route and adhere to established schedules.
2. Transport only authorized students and discharge students only at authorized stops.
3. Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
4. Perform assigned pre-trip inspection of the bus to check for mechanical defects before each operation and notify the bus mechanic of needed repairs.
5. Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures using appropriate form and communication.
6. Keep assigned bus clean and fueled.
7. Supervise students and enforce safety procedures while they board, ride, and exit the bus.
8. Maintain order and discipline on the bus.
9. Enforce policies and rules for students riding the bus.
10. Communicate with building administrators and parents regarding student behavior while on the bus.
11. Walk the bus after each run or field trip to check for any students left on the bus.
12. Instruct students on safe riding and emergency evacuation rules and regulations.
13. Report any hazardous conditions along the bus route.
14. Complete all required licensure exams and training to maintain driver certification.
15. Comply with all provisions of the drug and alcohol testing of CDL license holders.
16. Regular punctual attendance is expected.
17. Shall adhere to the School Board policies and procedures.
18. In the event of a predetermined absence at least one day in advance, obtain a substitute driver from the approved list if unable to drive. Notify the office prior to the absence including name of the substitute driver.
19. Complete other driver-related training and tasks as assigned by supervisors.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.
• Current CDL with proper endorsements for driving a school bus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret transportation manuals, corporation materials, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from administrators, faculty, parents, or other school corporation employees.

OTHER SKILLS

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Ability to pass physical examination to operate bus.
• Ability to pass alcohol and drug test.
• Ability to complete required annual bus driver safety training.
• Ability to maintain order and manage student behavior while operating the bus.
• Available should school be delayed/dismissed early.
• Demonstrated history of safe driving.
• Valid Indiana commercial drivers license class B.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, equipment, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus as required by physical examination for the CDL.

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use at school or any school function and remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• The work environment is smoke free.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT This is an at-will position. Salary and work days to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on evaluation of classified personnel.