Substitute School Bus & Van Driver to Full-Time Routes

Young World Physical Education; Ashville (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Teays Valley Local Schools in Ashville, Ohio, seeks a Substitute Bus and Van Driver to transport students safely on assigned routes and events. The role includes pre-trip inspections, adherence to schedules, and reporting any issues to the Transportation Administrative Assistant.

This is an as-needed substitute position with potential for part-time route assignments. The position requires safe driving, compliance with all school and state regulations, and the ability to maintain discipline on

Qualifications

• Such alternative(s) to the above qualifications as the superintendent and/or the board of education may find appropriate

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of students
• See to the safe and efficient transport of students to and from school or school related events
• Follow prescribed and assigned bus routes and schedules
• Report any mechanical problems to the bus mechanic
• Keep the assigned vehicle neat and clean
• Maintain pupil control and report any violations to the proper authorities as prescribed
• Discharge students only at authorized stops
• Transport only authorized students
• Complete established pre-trip inspection of vehicle
• Report any hazardous conditions along the existing route to the transportation supervisor
• Conduct rear door emergency evacuation drills
• Prepare reports, route maps, schedules, pupil lists and accident reports as required by the State of Ohio, Ohio Department of Education, and the Teays Valley Local board of education
• Comply with all policies, administrative procedures and administrative regulations of the Board of Education and administrative staff
• Learn and follow the bus driver's manual as provided by the Board of Education
• Inspect the school bus to determine if the bus is in safe operating condition and report any defects or problems to the fleet mechanic or transportation supervisor
• Maintain proper discipline aboard the school bus at all times; report major discipline problems to the principal and/or assistant superintendent as necessary
• Keep the interior of the bus and all windows and windshields clean at all time; schedule routine exterior cleaning with fleet mechanic
• Assign permanent seats to all students; keep seat assignment lists, route maps, time schedules and information pertinent to the pickup and delivery of students on the bus at all times
• Fuel the school bus as needed following established rules
• Observe all rules, regulations and laws regarding bus transportation as established by the State of Ohio
• Schedule routine bus maintenance with the district mechanic
• Exercise responsible leadership when on out of district school trips
• Notify the transportation supervisor in case of mechanical failure or lateness
• Report all accidents and complete required reports
• Enforce applicable Teays Valley Local Schools board policies
• Attend bus driver meetings and be available in the event of emergency dismissal
• Notify the transportation supervisor in case of illness daily, or of a continued illness so as to permit time to secure a substitute driver
• Share in the responsibility for driving for a school sponsored event and/or approved field trip
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student medications
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by the transportation supervisor

Skills

Ability to work effectively with other

Clear communication (oral & written)

Active listening

Organizational & problem solving

Basic first aid

Ohio laws & regulations knowledge

Traffic rules knowledge

Mechanical defect detection

Read & understand instructions/warning

Safety inspections knowledge

Job description

Teays Valley Local Schools in Ashville, Ohio, seeks a Substitute Bus and Van Driver to transport students safely on assigned routes and events. The role includes pre-trip inspections, adherence to schedules, and reporting any issues to the Transportation Administrative Assistant.

This is an as-needed substitute position with potential for part-time route assignments. The position requires safe driving, compliance with all school and state regulations, and the ability to maintain discipline on