Substitute Activity Driver

Glasgow Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

A public school district in the United States is seeking a Substitute Activity Driver to ensure the safe transportation of students. The role includes driving a school bus, maintaining discipline, and performing minor vehicle maintenance. Candidates must hold a valid commercial driver's license and a high school diploma. This position requires dependability and a commitment to student safety.

Qualifications

• Work history showing reliability and dependability.
• Possession of valid commercial driver’s license with school bus endorsement.
• Knowledge of the School District geography.

Responsibilities

• Drive school bus safely on scheduled routes.
• Maintain order among students during transport.
• Conduct daily maintenance checks on the bus.

Skills

Driving

Dependability

First Aid knowledge

Knowledge of safe driving practices

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Montana commercial driver’s license

Basic First Aid certificate

Job description

Substitute Activity Driver

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drives school bus or transportation vehicle over assigned route in accordance with time schedule.
• Boards and discharges student passengers in a safe and orderly manner.
• Transports students, staff, and chaperones on field trips, athletic activities, and other special trips.
• Enforces District policies and procedures related to transportation and maintains discipline on buses.
• Prepares student discipline citations as needed.
• Prepares daily reports of mileage, time, and student loads.
• Maintains bus cleanliness on a daily basis, including washing, as needed.
• Performs minor bus maintenance checks and reports maintenance needs.
• Renders first aid or emergency assistance as needed.
• May transport other materials in District vehicles.
• Services buses with gas and oil and checks tires, battery, and belts.
• Maintains good order among students on buses, following District policies regarding discipline of children and contact with parents and other citizens.
• Instructs students and others on proper bus behavior and emergency procedures.
• During times buses are not in use, may be assigned to general maintenance and cleanup activities in the transportation department.
• Ensures compliance with applicable provisions of state motor vehicle code and education code, as related to bus driving and transporting students.

Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Work history demonstrating dependability and reliability; good driving record; high school diploma or equivalent; or any combination of training and experience likely to provide the desired knowledge and abilities.
• Possession of valid Montana commercial driver’s license, (w/school bus, passenger, air breaks) accompanied by satisfactory medical examination report.
• Holds valid basic First Aid certificate.
• Holds valid TR-35 Form.
• Knowledge of safe driving practices.
• Knowledge of geography of the School District and other districts served.
• Operate school bus, exercising good judgment and extreme caution.
• Drive school bus safely over variety of normal and hazardous road conditions.
• Maintain order among students on a bus.
• Learn designated bus route, bus stops, and District traffic hazards.
• Make route reports.
• Keep simple records.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, the public, and staff members.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student matters.
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.

Glasgow School District #1A does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factor.