Substitute School Bus Driver

- Position Type:
Substitute - Date Posted:
10/22/2026 - Location:
District - Date Available:
ASAP - Closing Date:
Ongoing - Safely transports authorized students to and from athletic events and other assigned school activities.
- Adheres to established routes, schedules, and trip assignments.
- Ensures all students have exited the bus at the conclusion of each route or trip.
- Complies with all federal, state, and local traffic laws and mandatory school bus safety regulations.
- Adheres to all safety procedures during student loading and unloading.
- Completes required training and implements accommodations when transporting students with disabilities.
- Assists students with disabilities when boarding and exiting the bus when no bus attendant is assigned.
- Maintains student discipline to ensure safety, order, and protection of district property.
- Immediately reports all accidents, incidents, or student injuries to the Athletic Director, School Principal, and School Business Administrator and completes all required documentation.
- Assumes responsibility for any fines or court costs incurred as a result of traffic violations and attends mandated driving safety classes if ordered by the court.
- Complies with district and state policies regarding cell phone use; cell phones may only be used when the bus is safely parked, engine off, and out of gear.
- Performs daily interior cleaning and ensures the bus is clean and presentable.
- Cleans windows and exterior surfaces as needed and refuels the vehicle.
- Identifies and reports mechanical issues; performs minor troubleshooting when appropriate.
- Ensures the vehicle is left in safe operating condition following each assignment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Business Administrator.
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsements.
- Minimum safe driving experience as determined by the Board of Education and the NJDOE.
- Flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and short-notice assignments.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain order and ensure student safety.
- Basic mechanical aptitude to identify minor vehicle issues.
- Successful completion of required criminal history background check.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency.
- Ability to meet physical and health requirements of the position, with reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and N.J.A.C. 6A:3-4A.4.
- Successful completion of the state-required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test, as applicable.
- Bilingual ability (English/Spanish), both oral and written, preferred.
- Prior experience as a school bus driver is preferred.
- Experience transporting students or working in a school district setting is strongly preferred.
| Substitute School Bus Driver | JobID: 934 |
Substitute School Bus Driver
Part-time position, $40/hr
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Substitute School Bus Driver is responsible for safely transporting students to and from school-sponsored events. This position performs all duties related to the safe and efficient operation of a school bus and serves as an on-call replacement for regularly assigned drivers as needed.
Driving and Safe Bus Operations
Reporting and Compliance
Vehicle Care and Maintenance
Additional Duties
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: