Substitute Bus Drivers

Moorestown Township Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Moorestown Township Public School District is seeking a Transportation Aide/Driver to safely transport students to and from school on a 10-month contract, with hourly pay ranging from $25.00 to $35.00.

Candidates must hold a NJ Class B CDL with P and S endorsements, a high school diploma or GED, and at least three years of safe driving experience; English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• NJ CDL Class B with P and S endorsements.
• Minimum of three years of safe driving experience.
• Experience in student transportation or related field.
• Must understand spoken and written English on the job.

Responsibilities

• Transport students to and from school in a safe manner.
• Operate the district school transportation vehicle safely and efficiently.
• Complete routes on time according to directions.
• Coordinate with transportation staff and principals to resolve issues.
• Submit necessary incident and conduct reports in a timely manner.
• Schedule and perform school bus evacuation drills.
• Maintain communication with transportation office to resolve route and student issues.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

NJ CDL Class B with P and S endorsements

Tools

CDL license required

Job description

Reports To: Supervisor of Transportation

Salary Range based on experience and certificates: $ 25.00- $ 35.00 per hour

Health Benefits: Not Eligible

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Must possess a valid NJ Class B Commercial Driving License (CDL) with P and S endorsements.
• Minimum of three years previous safe driving experience.
• Experience in student transportation or a related field.
• The ability to understand Spoken and written English on the job will be needed to follow directions and report issues/respond to emergencies, etc.
• Must submit to, and pass, a CDL drug test.
• Must submit to Criminal history background check (fingerprinting) and proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status and S414.
• Driving record must be in good standing with the Motor Vehicle Commission.
• Have the ability to maintain passenger discipline to ensure safety of passengers.
• Have the ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Abide by Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to student transportation.
• Pass a State mandated Mantua (TBD) test initiated by the district.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Transport students to and from school in a safe manner.
• Safely and efficiently operate the district school transportation vehicle.
• Complete routes according to route directions in a timely manner both to and from the appropriate schools
• Work cooperatively with transportation personnel as well as building principals to resolve transportation issues.
• Complete necessary forms in a timely manner, including but not limited to,Accident Reports, Incident Reports and Conduct Reports.
• Schedule and perform school bus evacuation drills.
• Maintain constant communication with transportation office staff to resolve route, timing and students discipline issues.
• Clean the bus daily (sweep floor, empty trash, wash windows when dirty, remove or return items left behind, etc.)
• Check every seat for lost items or sleeping students after every school.
• Ensure seat belts are up at the end of the day.
• Keys must be returned after morning runs and afternoon runs.
• Prepare and maintain student seating charts for each school.
• Must be able to access district email and district absence management systems.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.

Technology Skills

Proficient in software applications related to role, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, Frontline, and Genesis Student InformationSystem. Ability to conduct meetings synchronously and asynchronously.

Evaluation of Performance

Annual review

Physical Demands

Physical demands include the ability to remain in a stationary position when necessary, occasionally move throughout the building to access colleagues and/or supplies. Ability to operate a computer and/or other office machinery. Must be able to securely file confidential documents. Ability to communicate verbally, and in writing via technology devices or handwritten correspondence. The physical demands as described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities through an interactive process of determining essential duty task completion options.

Terms of Employment

10-month contract, renewed annually. Salary and benefits as determined by the Board of Education and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

The information described in this job description is reviewed and approved by the MTPS Board of Education and may be modified as district and state requirements deem necessary. This job description does not constitute a written employment contract.

New Jersey First Act

N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), requires employees of all school boards to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement

External and internal applicants, as well as employees who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions listed on this job description either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The Moorestown Township Public School District shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law, in the event such determination becomes necessary.

The Moorestown Township Public School District is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiantive Action employer. The district does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.