Substitute Bus Driver

Culpeper County Public Schools; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established educational institution as a school bus driver, where your primary responsibility will be to ensure the safe and timely transport of students. This role requires a valid commercial driver's license and the ability to maintain order while adhering to safety regulations. You'll be a vital part of the community, positively representing the school system and ensuring that students have a safe journey to and from school. If you have a passion for working with children and possess the necessary qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid Virginia CDL.
• Must pass annual physical and drug testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely according to designated routes.
• Maintain order and ensure safety during loading/unloading.

Skills

Safe operation of a school bus

Ability to detect malfunctioning equipment

Patience and understanding with children

Effective communication

Ability to follow directions

Education

High school completion

Virginia School Bus Driver Training Certificate

Tools

Commercial Driver's License

Job description

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Transports school bus passengers between assigned stops and schools according to specified routes and time schedules. Maintains order during trips and adheres to safety rules when loading and unloading passengers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

• Must be 21 years old.
• Secure a commercial driver's license.
• Must be available for training.
• Must be willing to have drug and alcohol testing.
• Be knowledgeable of all state regulations pertaining to school bus safety.
• Be courteous and helpful to all parents and students.
• Be familiar with all aspects of your route and report any safety problems encountered.
• Keep current on addenda to your transportation handbook.
• Ensure that all children act and behave accordingly in the best interest of safety.
• Keep the mechanics informed of any problems with your school bus.
• Attend all in-service and safety meetings related to transportation.
• Keep the school principal informed of children who are encountering problems on the school bus.
• The driver will be on the school bus during loading or unloading of the bus.
• Keep accurate records related to student information and mileage.
• Keep your daily schedule and be on time.
• Keep the supervisor informed of any time you are not able to drive your bus.
• During bad weather, pay close attention to weather-related issues.
• Keep your school bus clean and tidy.
• Check your bus with the regular inspection check-off before and after each run.
• In the event of an emergency, follow approved guidelines in place.
• Communicate openly and effectively with students, parents, community patrons, staff, and administration as a positive representative of the Culpeper County School system.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• General knowledge of the county; skill in the safe operation of a school bus;
• Ability to detect malfunctioning equipment;
• Ability to assist children using patience and understanding;
• Must be able to follow oral and written directions, and maintain good working relationships with all employees and the public.
• Other qualifications that the school board might accept in lieu of any of the above.
• Be recommended by the division superintendent and appointed by the school board.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Candidate must possess any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school. Candidate must possess a current Virginia School Bus Driver Training Certificate.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Candidate must be at least 21 years of age;
• Candidate must possess a valid Virginia Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brake, School Bus, and Passenger Bus endorsements;
• Candidate must satisfy an annual physical examination for employment as a school bus driver by a physician licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia;
• Candidate must satisfy all other requirements of the State Board of Education for persons employed to drive a school bus;
• Candidate must attend the Behind-the-Wheel Training, conducted by the CCPS Director of Transportation;
• Candidate must submit to random and post-accident drug testing;
• Candidate must demonstrate professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions within the school and within the community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Duties performed typically in the central office and throughout the division. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, and lifting up to approximately 40 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds may be required. Other limited physical activities are required. Travel to schools throughout the division and central office is required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Regular contact with staff members, administrators, and parents is required. Contact with parents by phone and in person is necessary.