Substitute - Bus Driver

Walton-Verona Independent Schools; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Walton-Verona Independent Schools is seeking a School Bus Driver to operate designated routes, ensuring safe and timely transportation for students. This role includes daily inspections, basic maintenance, and assisting with loading/unloading handicapped students as needed.

Applicants must hold a Kentucky CDL Class B with passenger endorsement, a School Bus Certificate, and pass a driving record check. A high school diploma or GED and one year of vehicle operation experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required by Kentucky law.
• One year experience operating a motor vehicle.
• Valid Kentucky Commercial Class B driver’s license with passenger endorsement.
• School Bus Certificate and pass driving record check.
• Knowledge of safe driving practices and student safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus on designated routes to pick up and drop off students.
• Provide safe and efficient transportation for District students to events and field trips.
• Perform daily inspections and basic maintenance of the vehicle.
• Assist loading and unloading of handicapped students as necessary.
• Keep accurate route records and daily reports.
• Maintain a clean interior and exterior of the bus.
• Model appropriate behavior and discipline on the bus.

Skills

Safe driving practices

State/MV code knowledge

First aid practices

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

KY CDL Class B with passenger endorsement

School Bus Certificate

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and one year experience in the operation of a motor vehicle.

Valid Kentucky Commercial Class B driver's license, including passenger endorsement; School Bus Certificate; must pass driving record check.

JOB FUNCTION: To operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students; provide safe and efficient transportation for District students to and from school, special events and field trips; perform daily inspections and operator maintenance of vehicle; assist in the loading and unloading of physically and mentally handicapped students, as necessary.

DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITES:

• Responsible for the safe and timely transportation of school children
• Responsible for controlling the behavior of students while riding bus
• Keep accurate route records, student pick-up lists, damage reports, daily reports including fuel vouchers, student conduct reports, and special trip vouchers
• Report any student misconduct to principals
• Keep headlights, stop lights, turn signals, bus windshield, rear glass, and door glass clean and free from obstructions
• Report any bus malfunctions to the school vehicle mechanic
• Perform minor bus maintenance or repairs if the need arises
• Administer minor first aid to student if needed
• Perform daily checks on bus condition and prepare records
• Maintain a good record of meeting time schedule
• Drive properly and safely at all times; obeying laws and other regulations
• Responsible for keeping the interior and exterior of bus clean and free from debris
• Project a good role model for students in both physical appearance and moral character
• Report to the superintendent or his designee in timely fashion when unable to drive bus

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Safe driving practices
• Provisions of the State Motor Vehicle code and Kentucky Administration Regulations applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting students
• First aid practices
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

ABILITY TO:

• Operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students
• Maintain order and discipline among students while driving a school bus
• Maintain assigned vehicle in a clean and safe operating condition
• Recognize equipment malfunction and take appropriate action
• Learn designated bus routes including stops and traffic hazards
• Maintain routine records
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Meet schedules and time lines
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Learn, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices
• Assist in loading and unloading handicapped children, as necessary

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Complete all mandatory training and attend in-service sessions
• Performs assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Consistently displays self-control with parents, students and school personnel
• Maintains a clean workstation (desk, office, etc.)
• Be clean, neat and appropriately/professionally dressed
• Maintains student control
• Operate equipment in a safe manner
• Be consistently responsible-maintaining regular punctual attendance and timely completion of assigned duties, working assigned contract and extended days and using sick and personal leave appropriately