Bus Driver Substitutes

Los Alamitos Unified School District; California (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamitos Unified School District is seeking a bus driver to transport pupils along regularly scheduled routes and on special field trips. You will ensure safety, assist students, and maintain accurate logs of mileage and student counts.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid California driver’s license with passenger endorsement, and a CHP Bus Driver Certificate. Candidates must be able to pass a first aid test and meet medical exam requirements.

Qualifications

• Safe driving practices.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Oral and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive a bus for designated routes according to established schedules; pick up and discharge pupils at stops; assist students crossing streets as necessary.
• Transport students and teachers on field trips and athletic events as directed.
• Perform daily bus checks; fuel and report mechanical issues; maintain records of mileage and passenger counts.
• Prepare schedules for pick-up/delivery times for routes and field trips.
• Supervise student behavior on bus per policy; attend in-service trainings and meetings.
• Do clerical, custodial, and inventory duties as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe driving

Record-keeping

Communication

First aid

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of a Maintenance Supervisor, to drive any conventional, transit-type or smaller school bus to transport pupils in accordance with the requirements of school transportation schedules and traffic laws; and to perform a variety of other duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Incumbents in this classification operate school buses on regularly scheduled passenger routes transporting pupils and school groups to and from school, to other schools and events and on special field trips. Drivers are required to perform a variety of non-bus driving duties as assigned. Incumbents must be available for overtime bus driving assignments.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

1. Drive a bus for any designated route according to an established time schedule; pick up and discharge pupils at designated stops; assist students crossing streets as necessary.
2. Transport students and teachers on special educational field trips and to athletic events as directed.
3. Perform daily check of bus and safety equipment; clean and fuel bus; report mechanical difficulties to appropriate personnel.
4. Maintain daily records of mileage, student count, driving time and non-driving time; prepare monthly reports.
5. Complete schedules for pick-up and delivery times of regular routes and field trips.
6. Supervise student behavior on bus according to established policies and procedures.
7. Attend in-service training and other meetings as directed.
8. Do clerical, custodial, and inventory duties as assigned.
9. Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGES AND ABILITIES:

Safe driving practices. California Motor Vehicle Code. First aid. Applicable sections of State Education Code. Applicable sections of State Education Code. Record-keeping techniques. Oral and written communications skills.

ABILITY TO:

1. Drive school bus safely.
2. Maintain order among students while on a bus.
3. Understand and follow oral and written directions.
4. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
5. Meet schedules and timelines.
6. Maintain records and prepare reports.
7. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
8. Adapt to interruptions and changes in the daily routine.
9. Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and a safe driving record.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Class A or Class B California Driver's License with passenger endorsement; Bus Driver Certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol; incumbents must be able to pass a First Aid test issued by the Highway Patrol or American Red Cross; and have a medical examination every two years.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

School bus environment; subject to traffic and weather conditions and noise; sit for long periods of time while driving; occasionally stand, walk, kneel, squat, crawl, stoop, bend; work with arms above shoulder level; repetitive use of hand, arm, and shoulder, lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds; able to hear normal voice conversation; speak clearly; depth perception; have color vision/distinguish shades; see small details; see long distances; exposed to fumes, strong odors, gases; exposed to minor contagious illnesses; direct contact with students, parents, the public, and other district staff.