Substitute Bus Drivers

Responsible to: Superintendent

About the Role

To provide for the safe, efficient, and courteous transportation of students.

Qualifications

• Meet all requirements of the Ohio Pupil Transportation Laws and Regulations, State Laws, and District Board of Education Policy.
• Be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or equivalent diploma and two years driving experience.
• Hold a current Commercial Driver's License as required by Ohio.
• Documentation of a clear criminal record.
• Successfully pass an annual physical exam as required by the State of Ohio.
• Satisfactory pre-employment and ongoing random drug tests results.
• Have on file, in the superintendent's office, a copy of the driver’s abstract (semi-annually).
• Have successfully completed the course on transportation laws and regulations as established by the State of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Education.
• Ability to assist students with disabilities (e.g., mobility, transferring, positioning, etc.).
• Ability to cope with stressful traffic, weather conditions, and passenger distractions.
• Physical ability to perform all aspects of the driver responsibilities.
• Meets all mandated health requirements.

Responsibilities

• Report for work allowing enough “prep-time” (a minimum of 15 minutes) prior to departure to assure all requirements and responsibilities have been completed for safe transportation.
• Complete and hand-in a daily pre-trip and post-trip inspection forms after returning to storage.
• Follow all administrative regulations, policies, and procedures as established by the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Board of Education.
• Operate school buses and/or other district vehicles within the limits of the law.
• Fuel the vehicle as required by operational regulations. No fueling with occupants on bus.
• Check bus condition and seats following each run/trip.
• Report all mechanical defects to the Superintendent. Request repairs using the daily inspection form.
• Observe all safety regulations for school buses.
• Transport only authorized students to and from board approved bus stops and routes.
• Maintain a punctual route schedule.
• Report all accidents and complete all required reports.
• Maintain discipline when students are on the bus; report disruptive students to the proper school authorities on proper forms.
• Attend yearly four-hour mandatory in-service, all safety workshops, and meetings as required.
• Maintain a clean bus.
• Drivers will remain on the bus at any time there are students on board (except wheelchair).
• Work with parents, colleagues, and other school employees to problem solve special needs situations as well as the general operation of the transportation system.
• Demonstrate maturity and the ability to work with students and their families.
• Notify Superintendent of any traffic violation incurred immediately, including any violation with a school bus or personal vehicle.
• Check wheelchair lift operation, if applicable.
• Plug assigned bus into electric outlet in cold weather; unplug before departing.
• All Classified employees are encouraged to attend up to four (4) in-service or orientation meetings annually on a voluntary basis.
• Able to change work assignment from school to school, when so designated by the supervisor.
• Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.

Pay

$18.25 per hour

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent or designee according to Board approved evaluation instrument.