Substitute Bus Driver

Young World Physical Education; Alliance (OH); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Job summary

Alliance City Schools in Alliance, Ohio is seeking a Substitute Bus Driver to provide daily transportation for students. The role does not include health insurance benefits and requires readiness to work as needed.

Responsibilities include safe operation of school buses, adherence to district policies, and maintaining records and reports for each trip. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to ensure student safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Meet all school bus driver requirements per state law and Ohio Dept. of Education.
• Demonstrated competence for assigned responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Obeys all State and Local traffic laws and rules in the Ohio Pupil Transportation Rules Handbook.
• Enforces safety regulations including seat belt use.
• Inspects bus daily per Ohio Pre-trip Inspection regulations.
• Maintains seating chart and route sheets for all routes.
• Operates bus on assigned route and schedule.
• Transports only authorized students and reports safety concerns.
• Cleans bus interior daily and exterior as needed.

Skills

Communication

Reading & Writing

Dependable & punctual

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CB radio

Bus operation basics

Job description

Substitute Bus Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 5225065

Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jul 01, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION: Substitute Bus Driver - position does NOT qualify for Health Insurance

Category: Classified

Currently: Days and hours as needed

Reports to: Director of Operations or designee

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must meet all school bus driver requirements set forth in State law and by the Ohio Department of Education.
• Demonstrated competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Industrial or institutional experience in facilities maintenance preferred.
• Valid boiler license where required.
• Certification of good health signed by a licensed physician.
• Residence in the taxing district of Alliance City Schools is preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to resolve routine problems.
• Be dependable, punctual and show continued initiative.
• Maintain good personal hygiene.
• Ability to read, understand and carry out verbal and written instructions, written warnings, and labels.
• Ability to work effectively with others and maintain a positive work environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Effective, active listening skills.
• Organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper chemical and PPE use, storage and disposal.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper equipment use, storage, care and maintenance.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES & JOB FUNCTIONS

• Obeys all State and Local traffic laws and all rules and regulations as outlined in the Ohio Pupil Transportation Rules and Regulations Handbook.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations including the mandatory use of seat belts.
• Inspects the bus each day according to the Ohio Pre-trip Inspection regulations.
• Enforces the adopted Board of Education Discipline Policy and reports all undisciplined students in the appropriate format to the appropriate District administrator.
• Maintains an up to seating chart and route sheets for all routes.
• Operates the assigned bus over the route and time schedule assigned by the transportation department.
• Discharges students only at authorized stops unless approved by the Director of Operations or designee.
• Transports only authorized students unless given specific permission by the Director of Operations or designee.
• Provides transportation when needed for all extra trips.
• Notifies the bus garage dispatch immediately in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Reports all accidents, injuries, motor vehicle accidents or other safety concerns immediately to the bus garage dispatch.
• Cleans the interior of the bus daily and the exterior as needed.
• Parks the bus in the designated area.
• Attends all school bus suspension or expulsion hearings as directed.
• Maintain and submit all forms and records as required by the Director of Operations or designee.
• Report daily to the Director of Operations or mechanic on the appropriate forms any safety or mechanical defect of the vehicle.
• Use the CB radio only when necessary for official school business and in accordance with District guidelines.
• Maintains the highest standard for safety and cleanliness while performing the duties according to all Federal, State, Local and Administrative guidelines and regulations.
• Keep the bus in clean, safe and maximum operating condition.
• Maintain a friendly helpful attitude toward students, employees and the public.
• Never leave in an emergency situation without specific authorization from the Director of Operations.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend meetings and in-services as required by Board Policy, the Superintendent or designee, or the State Department of Education.
• Ensure the safety of the students and report any safety concern, confrontation, complication or conflict immediately to the Director of Operations.
• Follow all district policies and procedures as defined in the employee code of conduct and negotiated agreements.
• Interacts in a positive manner with staff, students, parents and the public.
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information.
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy.
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation.
• Access and respond to e-mails on a daily basis.
• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner.
• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations, Superintendent or designee.

EQUIPMENT & OPERATION KNOWLEDGE:

• Telephones and copy machine.
• Computer system and software programs.
• Working knowledge of all transportation equipment including school bus, wheelchair lift (if applicable), CB radio, etc.

ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Occasional interaction among unruly children.
• Frequent repetitive hand motion.
• Frequent excessive sitting during assigned workday.
• Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see (ability to see color), read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, climb, kneel, and stoop.
• Frequent requirement to lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 70 pounds.
• Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles or dangerous chemicals.
• Frequent operation of a vehicle under normal and inclement weather conditions.
• Frequent requirement to travel, e.g., to meetings, etc.
• Occasional evening/weekend/summer work.
• Occasional requirement to work overtime.
• Occasional exposure to extreme heat and cold.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $18 to $18 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Alliance City Schools HR Department
• 500 Glamorgan St
• Alliance, Ohio 44601
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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