Substitute Bus Drivers

Caroline County Public Schools; Denton (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Caroline County Public Schools seeks Substitute Bus Drivers to transport students on assigned routes and assist students while entering and exiting the bus.

Starting immediately, you will follow schedules, ensure safety, and maintain professional conduct with students and staff. Requires a high school diploma or GED, a Maryland Class B CDL or ability to obtain, and pre-employment testing. Must lift up to 50 lbs and uphold a neat, professional appearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three (3) years of automobile driving experience with a good driving record.
• Previous school bus driving experience preferred.
• MD Class B CDL (air brake, passenger and school bus endorsements) or able to obtain per pre-service training.
• Must meet pre-employment testing.
• Must be capable of lifting at least 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Drive students to and from schools on assigned routes on time.
• Adhere to policies and maintain appropriate student behavior and discipline.
• Interact positively with student passengers and maintain discipline for safe driving.
• Administer first aid as required and contact administrators if needed.
• Transport, supervise, and assist students with special needs and physical handicaps.
• Complete pre- and post-trip bus inspections and refuel daily.
• Maintain a clean bus and report mechanical defects.
• Complete records and accident reports timely.

Skills

Safe driving

Clean driving record

Student safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Caroline County Public Schools Various Locations throughout the county - Denton, Maryland Open in Google Maps

Substitute Bus Drivers

Caroline County Public Schools Various Locations throughout the county - Denton, Maryland Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Caroline County Public Schools

Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Transport students safely to and from school and assist students while entering and exiting the bus. Responsible for following an assigned route and schedule in the safe and efficient operation of a school bus while adhering to traffic and highway safety rules and regulations and the precautions necessary to avoid accidents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years of successful automobile driving experience with a good driving record.
• Previous school bus driving experience, preferred.
• Knowledge of the local street and road system of Caroline County, preferred
• Possession of or ability to obtain a Maryland Class B Commercial Driver's License (air brake, passenger and school bus endorsements), or equivalent within the period of time specified by the pre-service training program.
• Ability to meet all pre-service training and pre-employment testing.
• Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to sit for an extended period of time in the bus driver’s seat, reach the steering wheel and pedals and wear the seat belt properly every day.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive children to and from the various schools on assigned routes in accordance with an established time schedule in a safe, proper, and courteous manner
• Adhere to CCPS policies and procedures in maintaining appropriate student behavior and discipline.
• Interact positively with, gain respect of, and maintain discipline over student passengers to ensure that behavior is controlled and not distractive to safe driving
• Administer first aid as required, and contact appropriate administrators in case of serious injury or illness.
• Transport, supervise, and assist children with special learning needs and physical handicaps.
• Complete pre- and post-trip bus inspections and sweep, clean and refuel bus daily.
• Maintain a clean bus in good mechanical condition and report any mechanical defects or malfunctions.
• Complete records and reports relating to bus operations in a timely manner; compile and submit accident report information and report prolonged traffic delays.
• Plan, organize and implement vehicle evacuation drills
• Respond to public contacts concerning transportation problems and concerns in a polite and courteous manner.
• Attend all in-service and safety training meetings as required.
• Have excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Transportation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Caroline County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, and in employment, on the basis of actual or perceived, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability. This prohibition pertains to enrollment in courses and program offerings, participation in school-sponsored activities, hiring, promotion, compensation, job classification, assignment, and all other functions and activities of the school system affecting either its student population or its employees.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $22.66 to $36.30 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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