Substitute Bus Driver 26/27 SY

Oak Harbor Public Schools; Oak Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Oak Harbor Public Schools is looking for Substitute Bus Drivers to transport students to and from school and district activities. Your responsibilities will include monitoring behavior, correcting student behavior, and performing safety checks on the bus.

This position requires excellent driving skills, independence, and effective communication. There are no guaranteed hours or benefits as work is based on employee absenteeism. Training will be provided by the district.

Qualifications

• Skill in defensive driving; ability to take evasive action to avoid collisions as necessary.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to make quick and effective decisions with no supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus to transport students to and from school.
• Monitor behavior and discipline students on the bus.
• Perform daily checks to ensure bus safety.

Skills

Defensive driving

Effective communication

Quick decision making

Independent judgment

Awareness of surroundings

Positive rapport with students

Behavior correction and enforcement

Time management

Job description

Qualifications

• Skill in defensive driving; ability to take evasive action to avoid collisions as necessary
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to make quick and effective decisions with no supervision
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and work with minimal or no supervision
• Ability to maintain concurrent awareness of passenger activity and changing traffic situations
• Ability to establish a positive rapport with students
• Ability to correct student behavior and enforce safety rules
• Ability to maintain a strict time schedule

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

Substitute Bus Drivers operate a school bus to transport students to and from school along designated routes and/or on trips to district approved activities. Responsibilities include monitoring behavior and disciplining students while they are on the bus, and performing daily checks to ensure that the bus is in safe operating condition. Work is based on employee absenteeism and there are no guaranteed hours or benefits. Training is required and offered by the district on an occasional basis.