Substitute Bus Driver 2026-27

New Palestine Community Schools; United States; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

New Palestine Community Schools is seeking a Transportation/Substitute Bus Driver to provide safe and efficient transportation for students. Candidates must have a valid CDL license and proper certification by the State of Indiana.

The role requires obeying traffic laws and maintaining discipline on the bus to ensure students can fully enjoy their educational experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CDL license, a copy of the CDL physical, and a current Yellow Card.
• Successful experience transporting passengers.
• Proper certification by the State of Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Obeys all traffic laws.
• Maintains discipline on the bus.
• Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.
• Keeps the assigned bus clean.
• Checks the bus before each operation.

Skills

Valid CDL license

Ability to follow instructions

Proper certification by the State of Indiana

Demonstrated aptitude for responsibilities

Job description

Position Details

Position Type: Transportation/ Substitute Bus Driver

Date Posted: 5/7/2026

Location: Transportation

Date Available: 07/27/2026

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CDL license, a copy of the CDL physical, and a currentYellowCard. Successful experiencetransporting passengers
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Proper certification by the State of Indiana
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for the assigned responsibilities.

Terms of Employment

As Needed

Status

Non-Exempt

Reports To

Transportation Director

Primary Function

To provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district's curriculum and extra-curricular program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Obeys all traffic laws.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintains discipline when students are riding the bus.
• Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.
• Keep the assigned bus clean.
• Keep to the assigned schedule.
• Checks the bus before each operation.
• Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Discharges students only at authorized stops.
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
• Transports only authorized students.
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports.