Substitute School Bus Drivers (.5 FTE)
- Employer
- South Orange - Maplewood Public Schools
- Location
- Maplewood, NJ, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Teaching, Substitute Teacher, Support Staff, Transportation
- Job Type
- Part-Time
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Support Staff/ School Bus Driver
7/20/2021
District Office
09/01/2021
08/03/2021
SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS 0.5 FTE - DISTRICT
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
THE POSITION
The primary goal of the Bus Driver is to transport students to and from school in a safe and timely manner.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Valid CDL Class B License with "S", "P" and airbrake endorsements.
- Experience driving school bus transportation with air brakes.
- Experience performing light vehicle maintenance duties.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
JOB DESCRIPTION
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
- Hold a valid commercial driver's license with all appropriate endorsements and classifications plus other licenses, permits and certifications required by the State of New Jersey.
- Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills.
- Complete testing for alcohol and substance abuse as required by Board of Education.
- Satisfy requirements established by the state mandated biannual physical examination.
- Maintain a satisfactory driving record and pass a criminal background check as required by contractual, local, state and federal requirements.
- Demonstrate the ability to assist students in the evacuation of the bus in an emergency.
- Demonstrate the ability to drive full-size buses and vans and standard shift vehicles and to use lift equipment and securement devices.
REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Transportation
JOB GOAL:
Provide safe and efficient transportation for students in a timely and responsible manner.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Obey all traffic laws.
- Observe all mandatory safety regulations applicable to use of the school bus.
- Maintain effective discipline when students are on the bus.
- Report undisciplined students to the school principal or assistant principal.
- Keep assigned bus clean and orderly.
- Adhere to established routes, designated bus stops and assigned time schedules.
- Complete a walk-through of the bus before and after each bus trip.
- Check bus before each operation for mechanical defects.
- Notify the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
- Discharge students only at designated stops.
- Exercise responsible authority when on out-of-district school trips.
- Transport only authorized students.
- Report all accidents and pupil injuries and complete required reports.
- Enforce regulations against smoking and eating or drinking on the bus.
- Attends in-service training programs as required.
- Completes all assigned forms and reports.
- Drive defensively, consistent with weather and traffic conditions.
- Maintain all fluid levels (oil, transmission, antifreeze, fuel, etc.)
- Performs light maintenance (add air to tires, replace burned out bulbs, etc.) as necessary.
- Assist with all state required bus safety and evacuation drills.
- Follow established procedures in the event of an emergency.
- Conducts a pre-trip safety inspection of the bus prior to each trip and completes the School Bus Condition Report.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
OF THE POSITION : Maintains effective relationships with students, parents, bus drivers, bus aides, teachers and administrators.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 months and 12 months
Salary - Per SOMEA agreement
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