Substitute Bus Driver

Starting Date: Immediately

Position: Substitute Bus Driver

Job Description: Assist challenging students being transported to and from school as well as performing related work activities in a safe and timely manner.

• Assist in maintaining, reading and understanding route sheets including time changes
• Exercising student management through correct use of communication and discipline
• Report discipline problems through proper school district procedures
• Assist in the inspection of each vehicle before and after each trip using correct procedures and completing proper district documents

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Must be 18 years of age
• Valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License with a "P and S" endorsement
• Must attend in-service training classes and safety meetings

Tools/Equipment Used: Operate school bus; two-way radio; global positioning system (GPS); safety equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher

Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling

Motion: Prolonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching

Lifting: Frequent heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive equipment

Environment: Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; work around moving vehicles; regularly work irregular hours, and occasionally work prolonged hours

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

Your application is not complete until three current references have been received. These references must include your current Principal or supervisor.

Apply online by completing the Manual Trades Licensed application sd.org