Substitute Bus Driver

Anchor Bay School District; Michigan; On-site; USD 20,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school district in Michigan is seeking a Substitute Bus Driver to assist in safely transporting students. This role requires a Commercial Driver's License and the ability to maintain discipline while ensuring a positive and cooperative environment. Candidates must pass physical exams and background checks, with preference for those experienced in working with special needs students.

Qualifications

• Must pass physical exams and background checks.
• Experience preferred with students with special needs.
• Excellent driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Operate the vehicle appropriately and assist in loading students.
• Maintain discipline and cleanliness on the bus.
• Prepare accident reports and perform emergency first aid.

Skills

Dependability

Patience

Adaptability

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

Substitute Bus Driver

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Satisfactorily pass physical examination upon conditional offer of employment.
• Obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with endorsements.
• Must have an excellent driving record.
• Physically capable of lifting and balancing 40-60 pounds.
• Neat appearance; well groomed.
• Cooperative, positive, and flexible in student-staff relationships.
• Must relate well with others and be adaptable to working with students.
• Must have patience, be considerate, have an even temperament, and be calm under stress.
• Experience preferred in working with students with special needs.
• Candidate must show dependability and initiative.
• Must pass criminal history background check as required by School Safety Legislation.

RESPONSIBILITIES SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Be able to operate the vehicle appropriately.
• Assist in the loading and unloading of students at home and at school.
• Maintain discipline of children on the bus.
• Assist in the assignment of students' seating.
• Keep inside of bus clean.
• Prepare accident reports whenever necessary for student injury.
• Attend first-aid classes, other para-medical procedures classes, and other training at the direction of the Transportation Director.
• Become knowledgeable in fire drill procedures.
• Become knowledgeable in the use of fire extinguishers.
• Apply safety restraining devices as requested and authorized by the building principal and/or physical/occupational therapist.
• Perform emergency first aid.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Substitute drivers are typically scheduled to work on all days that school is in session.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director.