What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Bus Driver position at Nottawa Community Schools?
TITLE: Bus Driver - Substitute
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Bus Driver is responsible for the safe transporting of students of Nottawa Community School. Other duties involve managing the operation of the bus to ensure a safe and hazard free environment for all students.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Required: High school diploma or equivalent, CPR/AED, first aid training and other training as required (will be provided if needed).
- Commercial Driver’s License appropriate for pupil transportation is necessary.
- Must pass a criminal record check and drug and alcohol testing.
- Excellent driving record.
- Ability to meet Department of Transportation physical examination requirements.
- For Applicants to whom the District extends an offer of employment, the District will provide paid training. It will be the performance responsibility of employee to pass/obtain and maintain all training(s), certificate(s), approval(s), etc. and provide documentation necessary to the business office before expiration date of said document(s).
- Required to have a physical presence at the designated job site each scheduled work day.
- Must have regular and reliable job attendance, performance and the physical ability to do the job.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To meet the requirements and follow the rules and regulations as established by the Michigan Department of Education and the school district.
- To obey all laws governing the operation of a vehicle and/or a school bus.
- Drive a school bus according to a designated route and schedule. Participate in determining route and time changes, when necessary.
- Operate a bus in various traffic, weather, and road conditions with the safety of students as the priority.
- Supervise students while driving, maintain a safe and orderly atmosphere on the bus.
- Communicate with building principal regarding student behavior or medical and safety issues.
- Maintain the bus in a clean and orderly condition, sweep and empty trash.
- Refuel the bus, when necessary.
- Responsible for the bus, bus equipment, bus passengers.
- Must complete daily pre-trip inspection of the vehicle and must immediately report needed repairs.
- Must follow the cell phone policy.
- Certified in CPR/AED, first aid training and other training as required (will be provided if needed).
- To be at assigned work site at stated starting times, ready to perform assigned duties.
- To keep all student, parent and staff information confidential.
- To have a positive attitude in working with students, parents, community members and other staff members.
- To prepare and maintain route sheets, if needed.
- To prepare reports and keep all required records.
- To prepare "Accident Report" after any accident involving the bus and/or school bus passengers.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal/Superintendent.
REPORTS TO: Superintendent
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and conditions of employment are determined as per contract.
Nottawa Community School
26438 M 86 Sturgis, MI 49091; Phone: 269-467-7153
