Substitute Bus Driver

Buena Vista School District R 31; Buena Vista (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Buena Vista School District R 31 is seeking a School Bus Driver to safely transport students and staff on regular routes and field trips. You will inspect buses, maintain order, and ensure student safety before and during trips.

The position requires knowledge of traffic laws, a valid license with medical exam, and CDL Class B with P & S endorsement preferred. High school diploma or GED is required, with bilingual ability a plus.

Qualifications

• Motor Vehicle Operator's license with current medical examination.
• CDL Class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement - preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bilingual, both oral and written, English/Spanish a plus.
• Prefer prior experience as a school bus driver.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives a school bus on designated routes when school is in session.
• Transports students, teachers and others on field or athletic trips.
• Inspects bus daily to ensure it is clean, safe and in good working order.
• Maintains a professional attitude and appearance.
• Cleans and refuels the bus as needed and ensures comms device works before each trip.
• Reports mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations or accidents promptly.
• Maintains order and discipline among students per district policies; reports incidents.
• Observes route timing and keeps records for efficiency and reporting.
• Ensures no child is left alone on the bus and all depart at end of routes.
• Keeps emergency supplies inventory and assists with drills and evacuations.
• Attends trainings and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Traffic laws

Manual dexterity

Visual acuity

Verbal communication

Time management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Title: School Bus Driver

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Director of Transportation and the Transportation Manager, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and on field and athletic trips.

Essential Functions:

• Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity/athletic trips.
• Inspects assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that bus is in good, clean and safe working order.
• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance.
• Cleans and refuels bus as needed.
• Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.
• Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.
• Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time en-route, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
• Maintains and submits records and reports as required.
• Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
• Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needs to the Director.
• Prepares aides and children for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are held as required.
• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.
• Attends and participates in trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities (full-time employees only).

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Uses standard automotive and bus equipment, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to and from school district buildings, to vehicle service stations, field trip locations, student activities, and other destinations are required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the bus.
• Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.
• Ability to physically move through the bus, center and classrooms.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard school bus environment.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

Certification/License:

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License with current medical examination.
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement - preferred.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED prefered.
• Bilingual, both oral and written, ability (English/Spanish) a plus.

Experience:

• Prefer prior experience working as a bus driverin a school district or transporting children.

FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Compensation: $20.00/hour