Substitute Bus Driver 26-27

Ithaca City School District; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ithaca City School District in Ithaca, NY seeks a Substitute School Bus Driver with a valid NYS Class B CDL to operate on assigned routes and transport students safely. This on-site role requires discipline and clear communication with students and families, aligning with district inclusion goals.

Applications are accepted on a continual basis; compensation is $20 per hour, with duties supervised by the Transportation Department.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid New York State Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL).
• Commitment to eliminating racial and other barriers and willingness to support these efforts.
• Effective interpersonal skills including communication with students, parents, faculty, staff and community members; positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus on assigned routes.
• Ensure the safe transfer of students and maintain discipline on the bus.
• Follow policies under the supervision of the Transportation Supervisor.

Skills

CDL License

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Job description

ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850

NOTICE OF VACANCY

We envision 6000+ Thinkers. Thinking is foundational to the development of self and society. It is the cornerstone of all creative ideas and problem-solving, new scientific discoveries, new products and services, individual and organizational learning, education, business success, interpersonal and intrapersonal communications, all social change and even democracy itself. Our vision is what we see. It motivates us. Our vision is audacious.

Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower. We will strive to engage all students in the importance and relevance of thinking; to educate every learner to communicate, comprehend, and collaborate for understanding; and to empower all in the ICSD to achieve academic excellence.

Position Title:

Substitute School Bus Driver - CDL License Required 26-27

Brief Description:

The work involves responsibility for driving a school bus on an assigned route. When driving, the incumbent is responsible for the safe transfer of school children and for maintaining discipline on the bus. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Transportation Supervisor in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Location(s):

District Wide

Anticipated Start Date:

APPLICATIONS TAKEN ON A CONTINUAL BASIS

Posting Dates:

3/2/2026-3/15/2027Applications will be reviewed during Summer 2026. If you have any questions, please contact [e-mail].

Required Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid New York State Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL).
• The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.
• Effective and resourceful interpersonal skills including effective and proper communication with students, parents, faculty, staff and community members; positive attitude.

Desired Characteristics:

• Proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community.

Salary Range:

$20/hr.

The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.