Substitute Bus Driver

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Substitute Bus Driver

Job Title (for context): substitute bus driver, Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools

Job Description

If you are interested in this position, please apply on the Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools website: https://www.smfschools.org/

Reports to:

Transportation Supervisor

Job Objective:

Operates a school vehicle to provide authorized transportation services.

Note:

Safety is the top priority even if delays disrupt the regular schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrates a clear understanding/commitment to defensive driving practices and ability to deal with stressful traffic, weather conditions and passenger distractions.
Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
Embodying high ethical standards/integrity.
Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
Satisfactory pre-employment and ongoing random drug/alcohol test results.

Essential Functions

Performs Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Safety Inspections

Checks safety equipment and first aid supplies.
Reports equipment concerns and/or malfunctions in writing immediately.
Assumes responsibility for the interior and exterior cleanliness of the vehicle.
Seeks advice when uncertain about product use, storage or disposal procedures.
Follows health and safety regulations to clean up blood, body fluids/tissue, chemical spills, hazardous materials, mold, etc.

Fuels the Vehicle

Monitors fluid levels (e.g., oil, windshield washer, brake, transmission, etc.).
Maintains established routes and schedules.
Suggests route modifications that improve efficiency.

Transports Authorized Passengers

Reports road hazards or other problems that may impede district services.
Practices defensive driving.
Complies with all motor vehicle laws (e.g., speed limits, complete stops, etc.).
Reports traffic citations, accidents, or property damage to the department supervisor.
Attempts to identify and report vehicles that fail to comply with traffic regulations (e.g., failure to stop for flashing bus lights, passing in prohibited zones, etc.).

Loads and Unloads Students

Loads and unloads students at assigned stops.
Ensures passengers are seated before the vehicle moves.
Note: The driver and bus aide/monitor work as a team on wheelchair lift vehicles to secure seat belts, wheelchairs and other mobility equipment.

Communicates with Students

Communicates rules to students (i.e., expectations and consequences).
Assumes full responsibility for controlling students on the bus.
Keeps supervisors informed about behavior concerns.
Provides assistance as needed when aware of passengers with medical/health considerations.

Follows District Procedures

Follows district field trip procedures.
Remains available to passengers during trips as instructed.
Conducts emergency evacuation drills that comply with current state standards.
Participates in the district’s bus safety program as directed.

Reports Work-Related Injuries

Promptly reports work-related injuries to a supervisor.
Protects district property.
Implements procedures to prevent the loss of supplies/equipment.

Position Type:

Substitute

Salary: $20.44 per hour

The Stow-Munroe Falls City School District is an equal opportunity employer.
This document identifies typical job functions and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible work duties.
Employee performance is evaluated according to board policy, administrative procedures and current contractual agreements.