Substitute School Bus Driver

Pay

$40 per hour

Schedule

Part-time, on-call substitute position with flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and short-notice assignments.

Responsibilities

The Substitute School Bus Driver is responsible for safely transporting students to and from school-sponsored events, performing all duties related to the safe and efficient operation of a school bus and serving as an on-call replacement for regularly assigned drivers as needed.

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.