Bus Driver Substitute

Victor Central School District - Victor, NY

- Entry Level

Victor, NY

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The position of School Bus Driver Substitute involves transporting pupils safely to and from school according to established routes and time schedules. The role requires effective communication and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively in an educational setting. Regular and predictable attendance is essential, and the driver must maintain a valid NYS Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with a Passenger (P) endorsement throughout their employment. The position also requires passing a qualifying physical exam and demonstrating good eye-hand-foot coordination and spatial perception for safe driving.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings as needed
• Follow directives (written, oral, electronic)
• General Bus Driver assignments
• Transports pupils safely to and from school daily, according to established routes and time schedules
• Maintains proper student behavior on bus when driving
• Notifies Director of Transportation of any hazardous road, bridge, or other condition which may jeopardize the safety of children being transported to and from school
• Sweeps interior of bus daily and cleans headlights, signal lights, and tail lights
• Keeps bus windshields, windows, and rear view mirrors clean at all times
• Completes a daily record sheet including mileage and any bus malfunction
• Observes all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding qualifications of bus drivers, safe operation of buses and personal characteristics
• Other assigned duties and/or responsibilities which may be deemed appropriate by the supervisor
• Maintain Data Security as applicable
• Maintain confidentiality with staff, student, and family information
• Operate in a respectful, responsible manner

Requirements

• Effective communication and problem solving skills
• Ability to problem solve in a fast paced work environment
• Ability to work collaboratively in an educational setting
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Qualified to be employed as a School Bus Driver per Civil Service and NYS Education Department guidelines
• Possession of a valid NYS Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with a Passenger (P) endorsement at the time of appointment, and maintenance of such license throughout the tenure of employment in the position
• Ability to pass a qualifying physical exam
• Demonstrate good eye-hand-foot coordination, and good spatial perception to enable good judgment of distance for safe and precise passing, braking, and parking