Substitute Bus Driver

Garfield School District (NJ) • Garfield, NJ

195d

About The Position

The Substitute School Bus Driver is responsible for ensuring the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips under the general supervision of the Director of Facilities. This role involves driving a school bus on designated routes, inspecting the bus for safety, maintaining order among students, and ensuring compliance with district policies.

Requirements

• NJ Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License.
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), P&S Endorsements required.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual, both oral and written, ability (English/Spanish) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.
• Inspects assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that bus is in good, clean and safe working order.
• Cleans and refuels bus as needed.
• Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.
• Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of bus (e.g., oil change); transporting the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.
• Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.
• Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time en-route, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
• Maintains and submits records and reports as required.
• Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes.
• Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needs to the Director.
• Prepares aides and children for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are held as required.
• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.
• Attends and participates in trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED