Substitute Bus Drivers - Special Education

Transportation Services; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 19,639 - 27,970; Part time

Job summary

A local education organization seeks a part-time Substitute Bus Driver for Bristol area. Responsibilities include safe vehicle operation, assisting students, and adhering to traffic regulations. Candidates must have a valid commercial driver's license and at least five years of driving experience. This role offers $17.28 per hour and the opportunity for bonuses through additional qualifications. Contact Angie Luster for application details.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements.
• 5 years of unrestricted driving experience required.
• Undergo annual physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Operate the vehicle safely and obey all traffic regulations.
• Assist students and help maintain safety while on the bus.
• Complete daily routes in a timely manner.

Skills

Safe vehicle operation

Student assistance

Traffic regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma preferred

Valid commercial driver's license

Job description

Substitute Bus Drivers – Special Education

This is a part‑time, as needed position that does not include benefits.

Opportunity to earn a $500 supplement by obtaining or renewing your commercial driver’s license per BTCS guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Valid commercial driver’s license issued by the State Department of Safety with appropriate endorsements for the position.
• Valid operator’s license with at least five years of unrestricted driving experience.
• Submit a physical examination to the transportation coordinator upon employment, using the form supplied by the State Commissioner of Education. Examinations are required annually.
• Substitute drivers must meet all qualifications and requirements for regular drivers.
• Other qualifications may be determined by the Board as appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To

Transportation & Attendance Director

Job Goal

To provide safe and efficient transportation services for designated groups of students to and from their assigned schools or other authorized points.

Performance Responsibilities

• Operate the vehicle safely and obey all state and local traffic regulations.
• When not operating the vehicle, assist students and help maintain student safety.
• Maintain a neat appearance, be courteous to parents and children, and cooperate with teachers and school officials.
• Participate in required state‑sponsored safety classes to maintain appropriate certifications.
• Wear a seat belt at all times when provided.
• Remain on the bus while students are on the bus, including during loading and unloading.
• Promote safety habits with the group of students being transported.
• Report any misconduct of students to the principal of the school to which the student belongs.
• Transport only authorized students and disembark them only at authorized stops.
• Report all accidents to the proper law‑enforcement agency and complete any required reports.
• Refrain from using profanity or tobacco in any form while children are being transported.
• Refrain from being under the influence of any intoxicating drink or drug while operating a school vehicle.
• Maintain a neat and clean vehicle.
• Meet with the director of transportation annually or as necessary to receive student assignments.
• Complete daily routes in a timely manner.
• Notify the director of transportation in the event of an absence and locate a qualified substitute if possible.
• Arrange for routine maintenance of the vehicle with the school district mechanic.
• Maintain adequate fuel in the vehicle to complete all daily runs. (Fuel will not be purchased while students are in the vehicle.)
• Perform other duties as reasonably prescribed by the Transportation & Attendance Director, Student Services Supervisor, or Director of Schools.

Physical Demands

• May require lifting objects that exceed 25 lbs.
• Pushing and/or pulling
• Climbing
• Stooping and/or kneeling
• Reaching
• Talking
• Hearing
• Seeing

Capacity & Ability Requirements

• Intelligence: Ability to understand instructions and underlying principles; reason and make judgments.
• Verbal: Ability to understand meanings of words and the ideas associated with them.
• Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to move the hands easily and manipulate small objects with the fingers.
• Form Perception: Ability to make visual comparisons and discriminations and notice slight differences in shapes and shadings of figures.
• Color Discrimination: Ability to perceive or recognize similarities or differences in colors or shades or other values of the same color.

Work Conditions

Normal working environment.

General Requirements

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by those assigned to this position. They are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel assigned.

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

Position Type: Part‑time; Salary: $17.28 per hour.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Angie Luster, HR Assistant
• Email: [e-mail]

Location

Bristol, Tennessee – Bristol Tennessee City Schools Transportation Services.