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Substitute Bus Driver

Part-time

North Polk Community School District

Alleman, IAPart-time$51.68–68.9Posted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$51.68–68.9
Location
Alleman, IA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Class B CDL With Air Brake, Passenger And School Bus Endorsement Or Eligible For School Permit

Job overview

North Polk Community School District is hiring a Substitute Bus Driver. The Substitute Bus Driver will transport students safely and efficiently, adhering to all traffic laws and safety regulations. This role involves maintaining discipline on the bus, reporting mechanical defects, and exercising responsible leadership during trips. The driver will also maintain a positive rapport with students, staff, and parents, and attend required training sessions.

Key focus areas include Obey all traffic laws, Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses, and Maintain discipline when students are on the bus.

Successful candidates bring Class B CDL with Air Brake, Passenger & School Bus Endorsement and Annual Physical. Important skills include Maintain Discipline, Report Undisciplined Students, Keep Assigned Bus And Bus Stall Clean, Keep To Assigned Schedule, Check Bus For Mechanical Defects, and Notify Proper Authority In Case Of Mechanical Failure Or Lateness.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Maintain DisciplineReport Undisciplined StudentsKeep Assigned Bus and Bus Stall CleanKeep to Assigned ScheduleCheck Bus for Mechanical DefectsNotify Proper Authority in Case of Mechanical Failure or LatenessDischarge Students Only at Authorized StopsExercise Responsible LeadershipTransport Only Authorized StudentsReport All AccidentsComplete Required ReportsOrganizationProfessionalismGreet CourteouslyMaintain Positive RapportCooperate With Co-WorkersDress AppropriatelyDemonstrate Positive AttitudeCommunicate Positive AttitudeAccept Constructive CriticismSeek to Improve PerformanceMaintain ConfidentialityAdhere to Applicable Laws and RegulationsAttend STOP Training SessionsAttend in-Service Classes or Training SessionsAssist With School Bus InspectionsFueling of the BusDocumenting Fuel UsedDocumenting Bus MilesProvide Written Notice for Route AbsenceNot Make Alterations in Routes Without AuthorizationInteract Effectively With Children and ParentsAttend Appropriate Training and Staff Development

Qualifications

Class B CDL With Air Brake, Passenger and School Bus Endorsement or Eligible for School PermitObtain Annual Required School Bus Driver's Physical

Full job description

Substitute Bus Driver JobID: 260

  • Position Type:

Transportation/ Substitute Bus Driver

  • Date Posted:

9/15/2023

  • Location:

Transportation

The North Polk Community School District is a progressive educational community located in the Des Moines metro area just north of Ankeny serving the communities of Alleman, Elkhart, Polk City, Sheldahl, and Northern Ankeny. The District proudly serves over 2200 learners from preschool through 12th grade in five buildings (West Elementary, PK-2nd; Big Creek Elementary, 3rd-5th, Central Elementary, PK-5th, Middle School, 6th-8th; and High School, 9th-12th).

Hours: As needed, 6:45-8:15am and/or 2:45-4:15pm

Compensation: $51.68/$68.90 per route

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Obey all traffic laws.

  2. Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.

  3. Maintain discipline when students are on the bus.

  4. Report undisciplined students to the proper authority.

  5. Keep assigned bus and bus stall clean.

  6. Keep to assigned schedule.

  7. Check bus before and after each operation for mechanical defects.

  8. Notify the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.

  9. Discharge students only at authorized stops.

  10. Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-district trips.

  11. Transport only authorized students.

  12. Report all accidents and complete required reports.

  13. Demonstrate organization and professionalism in fulfilling the responsibilities of the job.

  14. Greet all students, faculty, staff, and visitors courteously.

  15. Maintain a positive rapport with students, staff, parents, and the community.

  16. Cooperate with and work in a courteous manner with co-workers and other personnel.

  17. Dress appropriately for the position and work required.

  18. Demonstrate a positive attitude toward school, students, and job and communicate the same to the community.

  19. Accept constructive criticism and suggestions and seek to improve each performance responsibility.

  20. Maintain confidentiality in the school operation.

  21. Adhere to applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations, board policies and administrative rules.

  22. Attends STOP training sessions as provided by the state to retain Iowa school bus driver permit as issued by the State Department of Education.

  23. Attends in-service classes or training sessions, as set forth by the Superintendent or Director of Transportation, or State Department of Education.

  24. Assists with school bus inspections as required by the Director of Transportation.

  25. Is responsible for the fueling of the bus, documenting the fuel used and bus miles on the appropriate forms.

  26. Gives one day (minimum) of written notice on the appropriate form if not able to take his/her route or any trip that has been assigned, not including sickness or emergencies.

  27. Does not make any alterations in routes without prior authorization by the Director of Transportation (excluding life-threatening emergency situations).

  28. Other duties as assigned.

Specifications/Qualifications:

  • Must have a Class B CDL with air brake, passenger and school bus endorsement and/or be eligible for a school permit.

  • Must have the ability to interact effectively and appropriately with children and parents.

  • Must be available to attend appropriate training and staff development.

  • Must obtain an annual required school bus driver's physical.

Physical Requirements: Bending, carrying, climbing, driving, lifting, pushing-pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, walking.

Working Conditions:

  1. Includes extremes of temperature and humidity.

  2. Hazards include stairs and communicable diseases.

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