Substitute School Bus Driver

Manville School District; Manville (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Manville School District is seeking a Substitute School Bus Driver for a part-time role in New Jersey. The position offers $40/hr and requires a CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements to transport students to activities.

You will follow routes, maintain safety protocols, and ensure students disembark safely. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; flexibility for early mornings and weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.
• CDL Class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsements required.
• Minimum safe driving experience as determined by the Board.
• Ability to meet physical/health requirements; reasonable accommodations.
• Successful completion of required background checks; U.S. citizenship or legal residency as applicable.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely transports authorized students to and from athletic events and other assigned school activities.
• Adheres to established routes, schedules, and trip assignments.
• Ensures all students exit the bus at the end of each route or trip.
• Complies with all traffic laws and school bus safety regulations.
• Assists students with loading and unloading; maintains order and safety.
• Performs minor vehicle maintenance checks and reports issues.

Skills

Bilingual ability

Mechanical aptitude

Flexible availability

Job description

Position Type: Substitute

Location: District

Date Available: ASAP

Substitute School Bus Driver

Part-time position, $40/hr

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Driving and Safe Bus Operations

• Safely transports authorized students to and from athletic events and other assigned school activities.


• Adheres to established routes, schedules, and trip assignments.


• Ensures all students have exited the bus at the conclusion of each route or trip.


• Complies with all federal, state, and local traffic laws and mandatory school bus safety regulations.


• Adheres to all safety procedures during student loading and unloading.


• Completes required training and implements accommodations when transporting students with disabilities.


• Assists students with disabilities when boarding and exiting the bus when no bus attendant is assigned.


• Maintains student discipline to ensure safety, order, and protection of district property.

Reporting and Compliance

• Immediately reports all accidents, incidents, or student injuries to the Athletic Director, School Principal, and School Business Administrator and completes all required documentation.


• Assumes responsibility for any fines or court costs incurred as a result of traffic violations and attends mandated driving safety classes if ordered by the court.


• Complies with district and state policies regarding cell phone use; cell phones may only be used when the bus is safely parked, engine off, and out of gear.

Vehicle Care and Maintenance

• Performs daily interior cleaning and ensures the bus is clean and presentable.


• Cleans windows and exterior surfaces as needed and refuels the vehicle.


• Identifies and reports mechanical issues; performs minor troubleshooting when appropriate.


• Ensures the vehicle is left in safe operating condition following each assignment.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Business Administrator.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).


• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsements.


• Minimum safe driving experience as determined by the Board of Education and the NJDOE.


• Flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and short-notice assignments.


• Demonstrated ability to maintain order and ensure student safety.


• Basic mechanical aptitude to identify minor vehicle issues.


• Successful completion of required criminal history background check.


• Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency.


• Ability to meet physical and health requirements of the position, with reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and N.J.A.C. 6A:3-4A.4.


• Successful completion of the state-required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test, as applicable.


• Bilingual ability (English/Spanish), both oral and written, preferred.

Experience

• Prior experience as a school bus driver is preferred.


• Experience transporting students or working in a school district setting is strongly preferred.