Substitute Bus Driver (2025-2026)

Boyle County Schools•Danville, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for Substitute Bus Drivers who can join our quest in the physical, mental and social development of the kids in Boyle County by safely operating a school bus on designated routes in accordance with traffic regulations and time schedules, picking up and discharging students; provide safe and efficient transportation for District students to and from school. The Substitute Bus Driver will perform daily inspections and operator maintenance of vehicle and will assist in the loading and unloading of physically and mentally handicapped students as necessary .

Requirements

A high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate as required by Kentucky law.
Valid Kentucky Commercial Class B Driver’s License (CDL), including passenger endorsement, School Bus Certificate.
Must pass driving record check, annual CDL physical and drug test.

Responsibilities

Meet all bus driver qualifications and responsibilities as set forth in 702 KAR 5:080.
Drive a school bus over designated routes in accordance with specified time schedules and in accordance with regulations and laws related to pupil transportation in the State following specified schedules; transport students to and from school, special events and field trips.
Pick up and discharge students, under varying weather conditions, at established bus stops; report incidents which affect the safety of students to the appropriate administrator.
Maintain bus in a safe operating condition through prescribed daily vehicle inspections and driver maintenance including cleaning windows, mirrors and bus interior; check and maintain fuel, oil and water levels; check brakes, brake lights and doors; report mechanical defects and malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
Maintain order and discipline among students on bus following District policies and procedures regarding disciplining of students and communicate effectively with school officials, parents and the public; interact with parents regarding questions, concerns and disputes.
Perform emergency bus evacuation drills as required by Kentucky Administration Regulations.
Transport physically handicapped and mentally handicapped children to and from designated locations; lift and secure wheelchairs; assist in the loading and unloading of handicapped children as necessary.
Observe applicable local, State and federal policies, procedures and guidelines.
Maintain adequate and clean exterior and interior of buses including picking up debris, sweeping and mopping floor, wiping upholstery and cleaning headlights.
Maintain records concerning vehicle maintenance, miles driven and number of children transported and other related matters; prepare student conduct, incident and accident reports.
Attend safety and preventive emergency meetings when required.
Utilize two-way radio for bus-to-bus and bus-to-base communication.
Perform first aid according to established guidelines and procedures.
Attend required update training on an annual basis.
Maintain regular attendance.
Strict adherence to the Policies and Procedures of the Boyle County Board of Education, the Employee Handbook and Kentucky Revised Statutes.
Fulfill contractual obligation of days worked.
Perform other duties as assigned.