Substitute Bus Driver

Substitute Bus DriverSalary: $19.00 - $28.76/hr. 2 hour min./route (Hourly Position-No Benefits Included)
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This is bus operations work in operating a school bus to transport students to and from school. An employee in this class is responsible for providing safe transportation of students. Employees perform daily pre-trip inspection and safety checks, follow an assigned route and schedule, maintain vehicle cleanliness, and enforce safety rules. Workers follow specific instructions and procedures and refer nonstandard situations or problems to the proper authorities. The employee performs related work as required.

• Know and effectively communicate the division philosophy and mission
• Ability to operate a school bus safely and efficiently
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, staff, parents, and students
• Obey all traffic laws and observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses
• Maintain discipline when students are on bus and report unacceptable student behavior to the proper authority
• Keep assigned bus clean
• Keep to assigned schedule and discharge students only at authorized stops
• Check bus before each operation for mechanical defects 10. Notify the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness
• Exercise responsible leadership when on out¬ of¬ Division school trips
• Transport only authorized students
• Report all accidents and completes required reports
• Enforce Northampton Code of Behavior
• Make required reports on assigned due date
• Meet all requirements of the State Board of Education, under the following conditions, to-wit:
• To comply with Motor Vehicles Laws and Regulations of the State Board of Education
• To operate the bus over the assigned route and make no change unless duly authorized
• To wear the driver's safety belt system
• To use a substitute driver who is approved by the division superintendent
• To stop in the right-hand lane of the highway for receiving or discharging pupils at designated stops only at points where the bus can be seen for a safe distance from both directions. On divided highways stops shall be so arranged that pupils will be taken on and discharged on the side of such highways as will eliminate the necessity of their crossing the highway
• To exercise every possible care for the safety and comfort of the pupils en route and to permit no pupil to ride on the outside of the bus or with head, hands, or arms out of the windows
• To complete and record daily pre-trip inspections of the bus and report any needed repairs in writing
• To govern the speed of the bus according to limits established by law for school buses while transporting pupils (see item § 2.2 on attached "Excerpts From Regulations of State Board of Education")
• To come to a full stop on approaching a railroad crossing, to look and to listen carefully in order to positively determine when it is safe to cross the track. (see item §2.16 of "Excerpts from Regulations of State Board of Education Concerning Transportation of Pupils")
• To maintain discipline and report all cases of disobedience to school principal
• In case of breakdown to place bi-directional reflective triangles on highway according to law, and to notify the school authorities (in accordance with the policy of the local school board). To keep the pupils in the bus until it is repaired unless conditions justify evacuation or transferal to another bus
• To refrain from prohibited use of alcohol or illegal drugs, tobacco, profane and unclean language and to see that the pupils conduct themselves likewise
• To make all reports, attend meetings, and training sessions required by school authorities
• To be accountable for bi-directional reflective triangles, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher
• To prevent any object being placed in the bus that will restrict passageway to entrance or emergency exits, and to keep bottles or other loose objects off the bus

EXCERPTS FROM REGULATIONS OF STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

CONCERNING TRANSPORTATION OF PUPILS(These regulations shall apply to any vehicle transporting pupil school children.)

• The greatest care shall be exercised at all times in transportation of school children.
• The maximum speed limit for school buses shall be 45 miles per hour or the minimum speed allowable, whichever is greater, on any highway where the maximum speed limit is 55 miles per hour or less, and 60 miles per hour on all interstate highways and on other highways where the maximum speed limit is more than 55 miles per hour.
• All school buses and school activity buses used to transport public school pupils to and from school and school activity events shall be inspected and maintained by competent mechanics at least once every 45 school days, with "school days" as determined by the school division's approved yearly calendar or modifications in the calendar as approved by the division superintendent or designee, or every 5,000 miles. Any bus that is removed from service or deadlined so as to disrupt the scheduled maintenance shall be inspected prior to being returned to service. At no point shall any bus go without an inspection during the school semester and such inspections shall be no more than 90 school days apart excluding summer sessions. The inspections and maintenance shall be conducted in accordance with provisions of the Preventive Maintenance Manual for Virginia School Buses (September 2012) and recorded on the prescribed inspection forms or in a format approved by the Department of Education. Additional Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) inspection and maintenance recommendations should be maintained during the service life of each bus to ensure safety and warranty requirements are met. Maintenance consideration should be given to buses operated during the summer session. If the inspection and maintenance are not made in a shop operated by the school board or the local governing body, the school board shall designate one or more inspection centers to make the inspections and require a copy of the results of the inspections to be furnished to the division superintendent. School division compliance with the foregoing maintenance inspection requirements shall be subject to verification by the Department of Education.
• The number of pupils who may ride a school bus shall be determined by the total number who can be seated on the seat cushion facing forward, safely seated within the seating compartment, and shall not exceed the manufacturer's capacity. Pupils may not be permitted to stand, except under unforeseen temporary emergency conditions and for short distances as identified in policy by the local school board.
• The school bus driver shall open and close the entrance door and keep it securely closed while the bus is in motion. This responsibility shall not be delegated to any other person.
• Every school bus operated at public expense for the purpose of transporting school children shall be equipped with traffic warning devices of the type prescribed in the Standards and Specification of the Board of Education. The warning lights shall indicate when the bus is about to stop, is stopped, and when it is loading and discharging children. The warning lights shall be in operation for a distance of not less than 100 feet before the bus stops, if the lawful speed limit is less than 35 miles per hour, and for a distance of at least 200 feet before the bus stops if the lawful speed is 35 miles per hour or more. When the school bus is equipped with a warning sign or crossing control arm or both, these devices shall be extended when and only when, the bus is stopped to load or discharge children (§46.2-1090 Code of Virginia).

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the passengers on the school bus.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• School bus, safety belts, car seats, harness, wheelchair ramp/lift, bus radio, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Valid CDL(B) license or greater with PS (Passenger and School Bus) and Air-Brake Endorsement
• Such additional health and age requirements as the State or School Board may require
• A satisfactory driving record
• The applicant must be able to read, interpret and complete all forms required to apply for the position

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Duties are performed on a school bus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to loud noise levels; fumes or airborne particles; noxious odors; vibrations from driving a bus; and traffic. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; use foot controls to drive; reach with hands and arms; climb; bend, stoop, and kneel; and talk and hear. The employee must be physically able to perform and demonstrate emergency evacuation procedures. The employee must be able to communicate orally and hear on a two-way radio with transportation dispatch and emergency services while the bus is in motion. Employees must be able to communicate effectively and positively with parents, students, staff and co-workers. Ability to lift to 50 pounds occasionally and over 50 pounds rarely. In addition, must have the ability to use emergency exits at any location on the bus. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, night/dusk vision, color vision, and peripheral vision. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Qualification Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School Diploma or GED

FLSA Status: Non-exempt SubstituteHourly Position-No Benefits Included