Substitute Van Driver

Regional School Unit 40; Unterseen; On-site; CHF 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

RSU 40/MSAD 40 SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking substitute transportation personnel to provide safe and efficient transportation of students and staff. The role includes driving buses or vans in RSU40 service areas and potential out-of-town trips, with responsibility for discipline, safety, and schedule adherence.

Qualified applicants must have a high school diploma, CHRC, valid Maine driver’s license with an excellent record, and pass annual physicals, with adherence to RSU 40 drug testing policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Criminal History Record Check (CHRC).
• Valid Maine driver's license with excellent driving record.
• Pass annual physical.
• Comply with RSU 40's drug testing policies.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to interact well with students, staff and community.

Responsibilities

• Follow verbal, written or demonstrated instructions, and communicate verbally and in writing as necessary
• Obey all traffic laws
• Follow all mandatory safety regulations
• Supervise and maintain discipline of students in the vehicle to ensure safety and report all discipline issues to the building administrator
• Keep assigned vehicle clean
• Interpret directions and understand assigned route in order to maintain schedule effectively and efficiently
• Complete thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle, and report defects on appropriate form and transportation director notified
• Notify the transportation director in case of mechanical failure or lateness
• Discharge students only at authorized stops
• Exercise responsible leadership at all times
• Transport only authorized students, staff and chaperones
• Report all accidents and complete required reports
• Follow all district policies
• Participate in professional growth activities in order to have the knowledge required to perform the job successfully
• Maintain student and staff confidentiality
• Demonstrate a respect for the legal and human rights of students and staff
• Follow health and safety procedures established by the district
• Arrive and depart punctually, notifying appropriate personnel about absences and coverage
• Demonstrate dependability, integrity, and loyalty when representing RSU 40
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety-conscious

Dependability

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CHRC

Physical exam

Drug testing policy

Driving record check

Job description

• Position Type:
  Substitute/ Transportation - Bus Driver/Van Driver/Aide
• Date Posted:
  9/28/2026
• Location:
  District Wide

Job Goal:

To provide safe, clean and efficient transportation of students

Substitute when needed to transport students in RSU40 (in the towns of Friendship, Waldoboro, Warren, Washington and Union), driving may be outside of these of these five towns

Pay Range: $25.00 per hour

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Director of Facilities, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips.

Qualifications:

• a. High School Diploma or equivalent
• b. Criminal History Record Check (CHRC)
• c. Valid Maine driver's license with excellent driving record
• d. Pass annual physical
• e. Comply with RSU 40's drug testing policies
• f. Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities
• g. Ability to interact well with students, staff and community

Reports to: Transportation Director

Essential Functions:

• a. Follow verbal, written or demonstrated instructions, and communicate verbally and in writing as necessary
• b. Obey all traffic laws
• c. Follow all mandatory safety regulations
• d. Supervise and maintain discipline of students in the vehicle to ensure safety and report all discipline issues to the building administrator
• e. Keep assigned vehicle clean
• f. Interpret directions and understand assigned route in order to maintain schedule effectively and efficiently
• g. Complete thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle, and report defects on appropriate form and transportation director notified
• h. Notify the transportation director in case of mechanical failure or lateness
• i. Discharge students only at authorized stops
• j. Exercise responsible leadership at all times
• k. Transport only authorized students, staff and chaperones
• l. Report all accidents and complete required reports
• m. Follow all district policies
• n. Participate in professional growth activities in order to have the knowledge required to perform the job successfully
• o. Maintain student and staff confidentiality
• p. Demonstrate a respect for the legal and human rights of students and staff
• q. Follow health and safety procedures established by the district
• r. Arrive and depart punctually, notifying appropriate personnel about absences and coverage
• s. Demonstrate dependability, integrity, and loyalty when representing RSU 40
• t. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Postings current as of 11/2/2026 3:25:18 AM CST.

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