Substitute School Bus Driver

Norfolk Public Schools; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking dedicated individuals to ensure the safe transportation of students. This vital role involves not only driving students to and from school but also assisting those with special needs, conducting safety checks, and maintaining the bus. You will engage with students, parents, and school officials to address concerns and ensure a safe, efficient transportation experience. If you are passionate about making a difference in students' lives and ensuring their safety, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values safety and community involvement in education.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to assist students with physical disabilities and conduct safety checks on the bus.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe transportation for students, including special education needs.
• Conduct daily safety checks and report defective equipment immediately.
• Communicate effectively with parents and school officials regarding bus operations.

Skills

Safe transportation

Assisting students with disabilities

Communication skills

Safety checks

Education

High School Diploma

General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

Tools

Two-way radio

Job description

General Responsibilities

This position is responsible for providing safe transportation of students to and from school routes; to include transporting general education and special education students, assisting students with boarding and exiting the bus, and performing daily safety checks on the bus. Some employees may be assigned to special routes involving inter-system transfer of students and/or field trips to locations other than the assigned school.

Education and Experience

Requires a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or an equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the above knowledge, skill, and abilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists students with physical disabilities board and exit the bus. Also includes assisting with seating and securing children in safety belts prior to operating the bus.
• Responsible for conducting and records daily pre-trip checks on bus and bus components; to include inspecting tires, lights, fuel level, oil levels, and windshield wipers.
• Responsible for reporting defective equipment immediately.
• Completes daily and monthly operations reports indicating times, mileage, and routes.
• Completes bus incident reports as necessary.
• Cleans interior and exterior of bus by sweeping floors, dusting and washing seats, and cleaning windows.
• Requires special bus runs as needed; to include evening runs.
• May serve as Dispatcher in a training capacity.
• Communicates with dispatcher supervisor utilizing two-way radio transmitter.
• Meets with parents, teacher, principals, or other school officials on occasion to express and listen to concerns regarding bus operation, scheduling, and safety.
• Reports violations of state school bus law (other drivers) as required.