Substitute Bus Driver

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma, G.E.D., certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law, and any other criteria as established by the Board of Education

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide safe and efficient transportation for the students of the Elizabethtown Independent Schools.

DUTIES:  

• Have and maintain a good driving record.
• Drive a school bus over designated routes in accordance with specified time schedules and in accordance with regulations and laws related to pupil transportation in the state following specified schedules; transport students to and from school, special events and field trips. Operate the bus schedule as directed by the Director of Transportation.
• Supervise the loading and unloading of students.  Pick up and discharge students, under varying weather conditions, at established bus stops; report incidents which affect the safety of students.
• Maintain bus in a safe operating condition through prescribed daily vehicle inspections and driver maintenance including cleaning windows, mirrors and bus interior; check and maintain fuel, oil and water levels; check brakes, brake lights and doors; report mechanical defects and malfunctions to appropriate personnel.  
• Complete the driver inspection report daily.
• Keep vehicle fueled in accordance with guidelines of transportation supervisor.
• Maintain records concerning vehicle maintenance, miles driven and number of children transported and other related matters; prepare student conduct, incident and accident reports.
• Clean the bus as needed.  
• Maintain order and discipline among students on bus following district policies and procedures regarding disciplining of students.  Report any misconduct of students on the bus to the principal. 
• Transport handicapped students to and from designated locations; lift and secure wheel chairs; assist in the loading and unloading of handicapped children as necessary.
• Observe applicable local, state and federal policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Attend safety and preventive emergency meetings when required; attend all bus driver training sessions as required.
• Utilize two-way radio for bus to bus and bus to base communication.
• Perform first aid according to established guidelines and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Transportation, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services and Support, and/or the Superintendent of Schools.