School Transportation Substitute Driver

Essex County Schools; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Schools is seeking a Substitute Car Driver to ensure safe transportation of students and staff on designated routes while complying with time schedules and district policies.

The role requires a valid driver's license, clean driving history, and a high school diploma or GED. Responsibilities include daily vehicle inspections, maintaining records, and ensuring student supervision and safety at all times.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of traffic laws and safe driving practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to learn and apply procedures and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Drive county vehicle on scheduled routes, pick up and drop off students and staff.
• Transport passengers on field trips and activities.
• Inspect vehicle daily for safety before operation and refuel/clean as needed.
• Maintain order and discipline and report incidents per district policy.
• Record route timing and maintain required reports and logs.
• Ensure no child is left unattended; supervise loading/unloading.

Skills

Traffic laws

Pre-trip inspections

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Phone

Job description

Essex County Schools is seeking a Substitute Car Driver to ensure safe transportation of students and staff on designated routes while complying with time schedules and district policies.

The role requires a valid driver's license, clean driving history, and a high school diploma or GED. Responsibilities include daily vehicle inspections, maintaining records, and ensuring student supervision and safety at all times.