Substitute School Bus Driver

South Washington County Schools; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Flexible hours

Retirement contributions

Job security

Job summary

South Washington County School District seeks Bus Driver Substitute to transport students safely on substitute routes and support activities. The role requires attention to route directions, safety procedures, and reliable attendance.

We offer paid training, flexible hours, retirement contributions, and job security. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and a valid School Bus license or training to obtain one is provided, with strong communication skills essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid School Bus License or will train.
• Positive interpersonal communication and relationship building.
• Ability to interact with all ages of children.
• Clear positive communication with students, parents, coworkers.
• Prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
• First aid and CPR training.
• Appreciation of diversity in interactions.
• Meets transportation department physical test qualifications.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and use email/Word.

Responsibilities

• Inspects the school bus before operation.
• Reviews route directions and follows designated routes.
• Transports authorized passengers and ensures safety.
• Enforces safety rules and loads/unloads students properly.
• Completes reports and maintains bus cleanliness.
• Operates the two-way radio and reports issues.
• Monitors student discipline and reports problems.
• Follows district policies and bus driver contract.
• Performs post-trip inspections and other duties.

Skills

Positive interpersonal communication

Interaction with children

Reliable attendance

First aid and CPR

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

School Bus License or willingness to train

Job description

Position

Bus Driver Substitute

Hours

Morning and/or afternoon hours available

Location

District Wide

Wage Information

$29.00/ hour + $1.50/ hour stipened for Substitute Routes

Additional Information

Work a school calendar with the option of summer work if available.

Benefits

SoWashCo Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. We also offer voluntary plans such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and identity protection, along with flexible spending accounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and retirement plans. These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting your health and well-being.

Visit our benefits page for more detailed information.

Description

South Washington County School District seeks Bus drivers for substitute routes.

• Paid training
• Flexible hours
• Retirement contributions
• Job Security

Qualifications

In order to be hired by the South Washington County School District you will need to participate in the following if you currently hold a CDL and School Bus endorsement:

• Driver Record Check
• Interview
• State of Minnesota Criminal Background Check
• Reference Checks
• Classroom Training and a Behind the Wheel Evaluation
• Pass the DOT Pre-employment Drug Screening

If you do not have a School Bus License we will train you. You will need to do the following in addition to the above items:

• Pass a CDL physical
• Obtain a CDL permit with school bus and Passenger endorsement
• Eligible for reimbursement for CDL
• Attend Classroom and Behind the Wheel Training
• Pass the Minnesota CDL/ School Bus Road Test

POSITION SUMMARY

Safely transports students to and from school as well as school related activities and to assure students' safety while they are on the school bus or other district transportation vehicles.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Inspects the school bus as required before operation.
• Reviews route direction as needed prior to driving route.
• Follows designated routes, times, bus stops and follows safe loading and unloading procedures when discharging students at their school or designated stop.
• Transports authorized passengers.
• Obeys Federal, State and Local rules and regulations.
• Completes written reports as required.
• Maintains a clean and fueled school bus.
• Operates the two-way radio.
• Reports all mechanical problems to Transportation Shop.
• Maintains discipline and reports student discipline problems.
• Reports all crashes immediately.
• Enforces regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
• Conducts a post trip inspection after each route.
• Follows the policies and procedures in accordance with the South Washington County Transportation Department Handbook and the provisions listed in the Bus Driver/Assistant Employee Contract.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid School Bus License or will train
• Positive interpersonal communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to interact with all ages of children
• Communicates with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.
• Fully participate in training as requested
• Prompt, regular and reliable attendance
• First aid and CPR training
• Demonstrates an appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions
• Sucessfully meets the qualifications of the transportation department physical test
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to perform routine computer functions, including the use of email and Microsoft Word

Desired

• Previous School Bus Driving Experience
• Defensive Driving classes

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