Substitute Bus Driver

Massillon City Schools•Massillon, OH

1d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Transport children safely to/from school and other approved destinations. Make sure wheelchairs, seat belts, car seats, and booster seats are installed correctly. Assist with students with special needs as necessary. Help children safely board the bus. Help special needs children into their seats. Make sure wheelchairs, seat belts, car seats, and booster seats are installed correctly. Assist with students with special needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) – proof required
CLD with School Bus endorsement
Current Bus Driver Certification
Successful FBI & BCII background check in accordance with Board of Education Policy and the applicable ORC
A satisfactory Criminal Check
Must hold a valid Ohio Teacher’s Aide Certificate
Physical capability of safely and appropriately lifting and managing preschool and special needs children
Ability to cope with stressful situations
Ability to work effectively with others
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Organizational and problem solving skills
Ability to have full control with bus discipline at all times
Knowledge of basic first aid
Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels
Ability to be patient and understanding

Responsibilities

Transport students for the assigned schools
Properly check vehicle and report any deficiencies
Maintain route information and associated paperwork
Work with building principals to maintain student discipline
Help maintain positive control over the students transported on the school bus
Observe mandatory safety regulations for school buses
Help maintain pupil control and report any violations to the proper authorities as prescribed
Know students and have a general knowledge of their special needs
Notify the supervisor in case of illness so as to permit time to secure a substitute driver
Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, conversation, and the clean/orderly appearance of the school bus
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student medical records, etc.
Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
Attend meetings and in-services as required
Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens
Report all accidents and complete required reports
Enforce applicable Board policies
Attend bus driver meetings and be available in the event of emergency dismissal
Conduct rear door emergency evacuation drills
Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor