Substitute School Bus Driver 2026-2027

Wappingers Central School District

Hopewell Junction, NYJobPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Location

Hopewell Junction, NY

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Requirements

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New York State CDL Class B With Passenger And Air Brake Endorsement

Job overview

Wappingers Central School District is hiring a Substitute School Bus Driver 2026-2027. The Substitute School Bus Driver safely transports students, performs daily vehicle inspections, and maintains orderly conduct on the bus. This role involves reporting mechanical defects, fueling the vehicle, and instructing passengers on safety practices. Drivers may also perform minor maintenance, administer first aid, and install tire chains.

Key focus areas include Drive a school bus safely and professionally, Perform and properly complete daily pre-trip inspections, and Report any mechanical defect to immediate superior.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma or GED, No Points on Driving Record, and Pass Physical Including Drug Test. Important skills include Driving School Bus Safely, Daily Pre-Trip Inspections, Reporting Mechanical Defects, Fueling Vehicle, Instructing Passengers On Safety, and Maintaining Orderly Conduct. Preferred (not required): Cleaning Vehicle Interior And Exterior, Minor Vehicle Maintenance, Administering First Aid, and Installing And Removing Tire Chains.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Driving School Bus SafelyDaily Pre-Trip InspectionsReporting Mechanical DefectsFueling VehicleInstructing Passengers on SafetyMaintaining Orderly ConductComplying With Traffic OrdinancesComplying With Discipline PoliciesHandling and Maneuvering School BusCleaning Vehicle Interior and ExteriorMinor Vehicle MaintenanceAdministering First AidInstalling and Removing Tire ChainsDusting FurnitureWashing WindowsWashing WallsWashing WoodworkWashing BathroomsWashing TubsWashing BowlsGathering and Disposing of RefuseCleaning and Polishing FurnitureSweeping FloorsMopping FloorsWashing FloorsCleaning BlackboardsCleaning ErasersAutomotive Vehicle MaintenanceBuildings and Grounds MaintenanceFilingSortingPrinting

Qualifications

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)No Points on Driving RecordPass Physical Including Drug TestNew York State CDL Class B With Passenger and Air Brake EndorsementSatisfy Requirements for School Bus Driver as Set Forth in the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Commissioner of EducationWCSD Board Approval as a WCSD Substitute

Full job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

Drives a school bus safely and professionally.
Performs and properly completes daily pre-trip inspections.
Reports any mechanical defect to immediate superior.
Checks and fills vehicle with fuel.
Instructs or informs passengers about safety practices when entering and/or leaving bus.
Maintains orderly conduct of passengers while on bus.
May clean interior and exterior of assigned vehicle.
May be required to perform minor maintenance tasks on the vehicle.
May be required to administer first aid to passengers injured on bus.
May install and remove tire chains when necessary.
Complies with all traffic ordinances.
Complies with discipline policies set forth in the School Code of Conduct for Transportation.
Participates in on-site training.
Shows proficiency in handling and maneuvering school bus.

May also be required to:

Dust chairs, tables, desks, and other furniture.
Wash windows, walls, woodwork, bathrooms, tubs, and bowls.
Gather and dispose of refuse.
Clean and polish furniture.
Sweep, mop, and wash floors, clean blackboards and erasers, and perform other cleaning duties.
Perform maintenance on automotive vehicle and/or buildings and grounds.
Perform simple clerical tasks such as filing, sorting and/or printing of various material.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises students while transporting them.

Upon completion of the hiring process, including all mandatory paperwork, candidates for all substitute positions must receive WCSD Board approval as a WCSD substitute prior to starting assignment date.

Job Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Must have no points on driving record and able to pass physical including drug test.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must have New York State CDL Class B with passenger and air brake endorsement. Must satisfy requirements for School Bus Driver as set forth in the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Commissioner of Education, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and New York State Department of Transportation.

Application Deadline:06/30/2027

Civil Service Title: Bus Driver

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