Substitute Bus Driver School Year 2026-2027

Kent Consortium; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Consortium is seeking a Substitute Bus Driver for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate must hold a valid operator's license and meet the required physical standards. Responsibilities include obeying traffic laws, maintaining discipline on the bus, and ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the vehicle. Applicants should have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certification. The role involves transporting authorized students and completing necessary reports. The position is vital in providing safe transportation for students.

Qualifications

• Valid operator's license required.
• Must meet the required physical examination standards.
• Must have positive character references.

Responsibilities

• Obey all traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Maintain discipline on the bus.
• Inspect the bus for safety and mechanical issues.
• Ensure cleanliness of the bus.

Skills

Valid operator's license

Meets required physical examination

Positive character references

High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certification

Job description

Substitute Bus Driver School Year 2026-2027 JobID: 7086

• Date Posted: 5/12/2026
• Location: Transportation
• Date Available: 08/19/2026

Title: Substitute Bus Driver

Qualifications

• Valid operator's license
• Meets required physical examination
• Positive character references
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certification or demonstrated progress towards obtaining as required by Kentucky law

Performance Responsibilities

• Obeys all traffic laws
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses
• Maintains discipline when students are on bus
• Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority
• Keeps assigned bus clean
• Keeps to assigned schedule
• Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects
• Fuels bus
• Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness
• Discharges students only at authorized stops
• Exercises responsible leadership when out-of-district school trips
• Transports only authorized students
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports
• Enforces regulations specified in Bus Drivers Manual as approved by the Board of Education
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Physical Demands

• Lift floor to table up to 50 pounds / lift table to chest up to 30 pounds / lift overhead up to 30 pounds
• Carry up to 30 pounds
• Climb up to 50 steps up/down
• Push/Pull up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to assist passengers when needed