Substitute School Bus Driver

START DATE: Immediately

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

COMPENSATION: $17.00 PER HOUR TRAINEE / $22.00 - $22.50 PER HOUR SCHOOL BUS DRIVER CERTIFIED

SUMMARY:

Safely drive district vehicles on school business as a substitute driver.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Pre-trip and Post-trip vehicle safety inspection.

Drives bus/van on assigned route. Recommends extension of routes or changes in schedule in order to provide safe service to children.

Transportation of students in a safe manner.

Inspects bus fluids and mechanical functions and reports maintenance requests to mechanic.

Fuels bus when needed.

Manage student discipline.

Contacts parents regarding a student's first bus referral.

Contact transportation supervisor regarding disciplinary referrals.

Follow established schedule and route as assigned.

Maintain a clean vehicle.

Refers parent complaints or discipline problems to Transportation Supervisor.

Instructs students on bus safety and discipline.

Maintains daily log of bus inspection.

Maintains a biweekly time sheet recording hours worked.

Maintain the highest level of professionalism.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Current CDL and First Aid certification preferred. In-house paid training and certification options available.

Benson Unified School District does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or genetic information. The District also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups, as required by the Boys Scouts of America Equal Access Act. Inquiries or complaints concerning Title VI, VII, IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act may be referred to the BUSD Title IX and Section 504 Compliance Officer: Jomel Jansson, 360 S. Patagonia St., Benson, AZ 85602; [email protected] (520) 720-6731.