Substitute Bus Driver

Nimble; Jameson (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

North Daviess R-III is seeking dependable substitute bus drivers to transport students on assigned routes, field trips, and activity transportation when regular drivers are unavailable.

Responsibilities include pre-trip/post-trip inspections, maintaining student order, following schedules, and reporting issues promptly. The position operates as-needed with routes Tuesday through Friday in typical schedules, requiring Missouri school bus licensing and safe driving history.

Qualifications

• Hold the licenses, endorsements, and permits required to operate a Missouri school bus before driving.
• Meet applicable school bus driver training, medical, background check, and drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Maintain a driving record that meets district and applicable eligibility standards.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, dependability, and effective communication skills.
• Work positively with students of varying ages and needs.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely along assigned routes and to scheduled activities.
• Follow traffic laws, school bus safety procedures, and district transportation policies.
• Complete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections, including checks to ensure no students remain on the bus.
• Maintain orderly student behavior and report safety or discipline concerns.
• Follow assigned schedules and communicate delays or route concerns.
• Report mechanical issues, accidents, and other incidents promptly.
• Maintain required transportation records and keep the bus clean.

Skills

Dependability

Safety-focused

Communication

Professionalism

Job description

North Daviess R-III is seeking dependable, safety-focused substitute bus drivers to transport students when regular drivers are unavailable. Assignments may include morning and afternoon routes, field trips, and activity transportation.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely along assigned routes and to scheduled activities.
• Follow traffic laws, school bus safety procedures, and district transportation policies.
• Complete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections, including checks to ensure no students remain on the bus.
• Maintain orderly student behavior and report safety or discipline concerns.
• Follow assigned schedules and communicate delays or route concerns.
• Report mechanical issues, accidents, and other incidents promptly.
• Maintain required transportation records and keep the bus clean.

Qualifications

• Hold the licenses, endorsements, and permits required to operate a Missouri school bus before driving.
• Meet applicable school bus driver training, medical, background check, and drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Maintain a driving record that meets district and applicable eligibility standards.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, dependability, and effective communication skills.
• Work positively with students of varying ages and needs.

Schedule: As needed, based on route and activity coverage. Regular student routes generally operate Tuesday through Friday; activity trips may occur on other days.