SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVER

Kirtland Local School District; United States; On-site; USD 23,435 - 33,377; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Ohio is seeking substitute bus drivers. Candidates must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License and a school bus driver certificate. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and working with children. Starting at a base rate of $17.50 per hour, the compensation increases after 61 assignments. Apply online on the district's official website to join this crucial role in student transportation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have a valid CDL with school bus endorsement.
• Completion of pre-employment driver's training program required.

Skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Ability to travel freely

Ability to work with young children

Organizational skills

Punctuality

Cooperative teamwork

Tactful communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

School bus driver certificate

Job description

Position Details

• Position Type: Student Support Services
• Date Posted: 7/9/2025
• Location: Transportation
• Date Available: 08/14/2024

Base Rate

Base Rate: $17.50 Per Hour
The substitute bus drivers' rate of compensation will be increased to $20.62 per hour on the substitute bus driver's 61st day of accepting assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with a school bus endorsement and evidence of a good driving record.
• Hold a school bus driver certificate signed by the Superintendent.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment driver’s training program, basic and advanced bus driver’s education programs.
• Attainment of legal age as defined in the current Ohio Revised Code.
• Physically qualified as defined in the current Ohio Revised Code.
• An annual driver’s records check as defined in the current Ohio Revised Code (Rule: 3301-83-07).
• Evidence of a clear record as determined by the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCII) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
• Subject to random drug testing.

Physical and Mental Abilities Required

• Ability to lift, carry, or move equipment or supplies weighing up to fifty pounds.
• Ability to travel freely between throughout the district’s buildings.
• Ability to occasionally work with young children in activities that may require stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to climb and work from a step stool, ladder, lift platform, or other equipment that requires balancing skills.
• Ability to organize and complete tasks efficiently without supervision.
• Ability to be punctual and maintain a good attendance record.
• Ability to identify and express maintenance concerns to appropriate district staff.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to maintain a tactful disposition in dealing with administrators, staff, students, parents, and the public.

How to Apply

Apply online at www.kirtlandschools.org Click on Departments, then employment

Postings current as of 2/21/2026 4:06:10 AM CST.