Activity Trip/Substitute Driver

Albia Community School District, IA; Albia (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Albia Community School District seeks a substitute route bus driver to safely transport students on regular routes, athletic events, field trips, and extracurricular activities. The role requires quick adaptation to changing schedules and reliable performance when regular drivers are unavailable.

You will conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections, enforce safety rules, and communicate effectively with students and parents.

Qualifications

• Ability to read maps/route sheets.
• Clear communication with students and parents.
• Maintain composure in high-noise or adverse weather environments.

Responsibilities

• Substitute route driving for AM, noon, or PM shifts.
• Drive for activities and trips to events and competitions.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections of the bus.

Skills

Map reading

Clear communication

Calm under pressure

Education

CDL with P & S endorsements

Job description

An activity trip and substitute route school bus driver safely transports students to and from regular school routes when permanent drivers are absent, as well as to athletic events, field trips, and extracurricular activities.

Core Responsibilities

• Substitute Route Driving: Fill in for morning (AM), noon, or afternoon (PM) routes when regular drivers are unavailable.
• Activity & Trip Driving: Transport students and staff to sports events, academic competitions, and field trips during weekdays, evenings, or weekends.
• Vehicle Inspections: Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks on the bus, including fluid levels, lights, brakes, and emergency equipment.
• Student Safety & Discipline: Enforce school district rules, manage behavior, and ensure all passengers remain seated and secure.
• Compliance & Paperwork: Keep accurate mileage logs, follow assigned schedules and traffic laws, and submit required incident or discipline reports.
• Licensing: Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements (the District can help with this if needed)
• Medical & Drug Testing: Current Department of Transportation (DOT) physical/medical certification and subject to random drug and alcohol screenings.
• Background Check: Clean criminal background check and an acceptable driving record.
• Key Skills: Ability to read maps/route sheets, communicate clearly with students and parents, and maintain composure in high-noise or adverse weather environments

CONTINUOUS NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

It is the policy of the Albia Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race,

color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for

programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational

programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints

of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact:

Joellen Swartz,PK-12 Curriculum Director

Program Equity Coordinator

ALBIA CSD

Lincoln Center

222 N. 2nd St.

Albia, Iowa 52531

Telephone: [phone], Ext. 1301