Bus Driver Substitute

Beavercreek City Schools; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Beavercreek City Schools in Dayton, Ohio, is seeking a school bus operator responsible for maintaining safety while transporting students. Duties include ensuring compliance with traffic laws, conducting safety checks on the bus, and supervising student behavior.

The ideal candidate will prioritize student safety, maintain cleanliness and report any irregularities in bus operation. This role supports the school district's commitment to a safe and efficient transportation service.

Qualifications

• Ensures student safety during transportation.
• Maintains bus cleanliness and complies with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operates the bus according to all motor vehicle laws.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections.
• Monitors student behavior and enforces safety regulations.

Job description

• Operates the bus according to all motor vehicle laws (e.g., speed limits, complete stops, etc.).
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
• Promotes a favorable image of the school district.
• Provides dependable service. Maintains established routes and time schedules. Note: Safety is the top priority even if delays disrupt the bus schedule.
• Transports only authorized passengers. Picks up and unloads students only at approved stops. Helps keep route sheets up-to-date. Offers routing suggestions.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections. Checks fire, emergency equipment, and first aid supplies. Prepares written inspection reports.
• Offers help when students ask for or their behavior suggests they need assistance. Allows students to seek their highest degree of independence.
• Supervises bus loading and unloading procedures.
• Operates the wheelchair lift on accessible buses. Ensures that wheelchairs are properly secured before the bus starts.
• Inspects harnesses, restraints, and other safety devices. Immediately corrects or reports unsafe conditions and/or defective equipment.
• Anticipates and is prepared to offer assistance when aware of passengers with medical or other health considerations.
• Monitors student behavior. Enforces safety regulations. Maintains high standards for student conduct. Upholds the student conduct code.
• Promotes the proper use of school property. Reports student discipline problems, vandalism, or other related concerns to the building principal. Prepares disciplinary notices as required.
• Strives to develop rapport with others. Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law.
• Assumes responsibility for the interior/exterior cleanliness of the vehicle.
• Participates in the district's bus safety program as directed.
• Reports vehicles that fail to comply with traffic regulations (e.g., failure to stop for flashing bus lights, passing in prohibited zones, etc.).
• Uses proper protocol when operating bus communication equipment.
• Immediately reports all traffic citations, accidents, and property damage incurred during the performance of duties. Promptly documents all personal injuries that require a medical referral.
• Reports road hazards along the bus route to the dispatcher and/or transportation supervisor.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills that comply with current state standards.
• Reports equipment malfunctions in writing.