Substitute Suburban Driver

Glenwood Community School District; Glenwood (IA); On-site; USD 7,400 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenwood Community School District in Glenwood, IA, is hiring a Substitute Suburban Driver for the Transportation Department. The role supports safe, reliable student transport and requires meeting DHS/DOT standards.

Starting wage is $47.25 per route. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, pass a DOT physical and drug/alcohol testing, and hold a valid CDL. This is a full-time position with opportunities to contribute to district extracurricular activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must pass DOT physical and drug & alcohol testing.
• Must maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Knowledge of rural roads and city streets within the district preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Background check showing acceptable criminal records and driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient transportation for students.
• Obey all traffic laws and school bus safety regulations.
• Maintain bus cleanliness and schedule adherence.
• Report discipline and safety concerns to the Transportation Director.
• Conduct pre-trip vehicle checks and report mechanical issues.
• Communicate with parents as required about transportation matters.

Skills

DOT physical

Commercial driver's license

Public relations

Communication skills

Criminal records check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Substitute Suburban Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 5926729
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 15, 2026 2:04 AM (UTC)

Job Description

The Glenwood Community School District is taking applications for a Substitute Suburban Driver at the Transportation Department. Starting wage $47.25/route
Sub Suburban Driver
GLENWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS CLASSIFIED STAFF JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Suburban Driver
Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass a DOT physical and drug & alcohol testing
• Ability to maintain a commercial driver's license
• Knowledge of rural roads and city streets within the district is preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to apply public relations skills effectively and utilize oral and written channels of communication.
• Provides an acceptable criminal records check
• Provide an acceptable driver's license record check

Reports To: Director of Operations
Consults With: Transportation Staff
Position Goal:

• To provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district's curriculum and extracurricular program.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Attendance is necessary to be successful in this position.
• Obeys all traffic laws.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintains discipline when students are on bus.
• Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.
• Keeps assigned bus clean.
• Keeps to assigned schedule.
• Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects.
• Fuels vehicle as required to operate the bus safely.
• Keeps interior and windows of vehicle clean.
• Contacts parents as required for discipline of passenger on bus.
• Attends meetings as required for discipline of passenger on bus.
• Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Discharges students only at authorized stops.
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
• Transports only authorized students.
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
• Enforces regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment: Days students are in school and as needed for summer school. Wage schedules shall be subject to annual review and modification by the Glenwood Board of Education or through the collective bargaining process, where one exists.
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Classified Staff Evaluation.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Substitute > Substitute

Contact Information

• Nicole Carnazzo
• 103 Central
• Glenwood, Iowa 51534
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]