What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Bus Driver position at Lakeport Unified School District?
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Job Description / Essential Elements :
Job Description
Position :
Substitute Bus Driver
General Description :
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Transportation, assume responsibility for the safe operation of a school bus. Drive a school bus transporting students to and from school and school activities.
Specific Duties :
- Obey all state and local regulations and shall, at all times, when employed, hold valid bus drivers' certificates and meet all other legal requirements.
- In addition driving their assigned routes at the assigned times, clean buses inside and out and do similar related work as directed, such as sweep bus stall, empty trash from receptacle, etc.
- A bus driver shall not change his / her assigned route or assigned stops thereon, except as directed by the District Superintendent, Governing Board or Director of Transportation.
- Notify the Director of Transportation of any new students riding the bus.
- Follow state regulations and district policy as to discipline on the bus, and shall promptly report to a school's principal any major infraction of rules on the forms provided for such reports.
- A bus driver involved in an accident shall stop the bus at the scene and immediately notify or cause to be notified the California Highway Patrol and the school district.
- Drivers shall comply with the requirements of Title 5 Sections 14200-14278.
Basic Qualifications :
Required Skills :
Hours : Working hours vary.
Requirements / Qualifications
Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Possess a valid California driver's license Class A or B
Possess a valid California Special Driver's Certificate
Possess a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate
Possess a valid American Red Cross First Aid Certificate
Please note : Complete classified application and provide resume and basic driving records for the past three years. (Applicants can purchase their basic driving record online at
https : / / www.dmv.ca.gov / portal / dmv / detail / online / dr
for a minimal fee).
LUSD provides unpaid training to individuals who meet the basic requirements (class C with a clean driving record, clean background and able to pass a drug test) so that they can obtain a Class B license and SBC.
