Substitute - Bus Driver

Position Type: Substitute - Classified Date Posted: 1/20/2026 Location: Walton-Verona District Date Available: 25-26 School Year TITLE: SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVER REPORTS TO: TRANSPORTATION MANAGER QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and one year experience in the operation of a motor vehicle. Valid Kentucky Commercial Class B driver's license, including passenger endorsement; School Bus Certificate; must pass driving record check. JOB FUNCTION: To operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students; provide safe and efficient transportation for District students to and from school, special events and field trips; perform daily inspections and operator maintenance of vehicle; assist in the loading and unloading of physically and mentally handicapped students, as necessary. DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITES: Responsible for the safe and timely transportation of school children Responsible for controlling the behavior of students while riding bus Keep accurate route records, student pick-up lists, damage reports, daily reports including fuel vouchers, student conduct reports, and special trip vouchers Report any student misconduct to principals Keep headlights, stop lights, turn signals, bus windshield, rear glass, and door glass clean and free from obstructions Report any bus malfunctions to the school vehicle mechanic Perform minor bus maintenance or repairs if the need arises Administer minor first aid to student if needed Perform daily checks on bus condition and prepare records Maintain a good record of meeting time schedule Drive properly and safely at all times; obeying laws and other regulations Responsible for keeping the interior and exterior of bus clean and free from debris Project a good role model for students in both physical appearance and moral character Report to the superintendent or his designee in timely fashion when unable to drive bus KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE OF: Safe driving practices Provisions of the State Motor Vehicle code and Kentucky Administration Regulations applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting students First aid practices Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy ABILITY TO: Operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students Maintain order and discipline among students while driving a school bus Maintain assigned vehicle in a clean and safe operating condition Recognize equipment malfunction and take appropriate action Learn designated bus routes including stops and traffic hazards Maintain routine records Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Understand and follow oral and written directions Meet schedules and time lines Communicate effectively both orally and in writing Learn, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures Observe legal and defensive driving practices Assist in loading and unloading handicapped children, as necessary ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Complete all mandatory training and attend in-service sessions Performs assigned tasks in a timely manner Consistently displays self-control with parents, students and school personnel Maintains a clean workstation (desk, office, etc.) Be clean, neat and appropriately/professionally dressed Maintains student control Operate equipment in a safe manner Be consistently responsible-maintaining regular punctual attendance and timely completion of assigned duties, working assigned contract and extended days and using sick and personal leave appropriately

Created: 2026-03-10