**Substitute applications will start being reviewed the last week of August**

 

*Benefits offered: •Sick leave •Employee Assistance Program. *Optional Benefit: •Annuities (403(b), Roth) Upon completion of 630 work hours in a school year: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription (SEBB) Optional Benefits: •Additional life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance •Long-Term Disability Insurance •Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance and Life Insurance  •Medical flexible spending arrangement •Limited purpose flexible spending arrangement •Dependent care assistance program

 

 

 

CLASSIFICATION:               Classified

 

TITLE:                                    Substitute Non-CDL Driver       

 

REPORTS TO:                   Manager of Transportation

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Operates school vans and cars (vehicles) safely under all types of weather conditions, including but not limited to:  Fog, rain, hail, sleet, snow, and ice.  Transports students and other authorized persons on regular and special programs to and from school. Non-CDL drivers may be allowed to drive for field, extracurricular, and other activity trips as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement contract language, as well as by the school district officials.

 

Preferred Education and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED)
• Washington State driver’s license;
• Five (5) years of experience as a licensed driver
• Obtain and maintain CPR and first aid qualifications
• Successfully meet all applicable requirements of WAC 392-144
• Successful completion of District Training Course for Non-CDL Drivers

 

Special Requirements

• Valid First Aid/CPR card
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance
• I-9 employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act
• HIV/HBV training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided)
• Human Resources new hire training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided)

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Successfully meet all requirements of Chapter 180-20 (drug, disclosure, fingerprinting)
• Have an excellent driving record
• Five-year complete driving abstract
• Physically able to drive and perform all duties related to school bus driving

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• The ability to successfully communicate with students, parents, district staff members, and other concerned individuals regarding all aspects of their job-related activities
• Sufficient strength and agility to:
• Assist students, when necessary, while entering or exiting a school vehicle through the appropriate passenger door
• Provide assistance to students in evacuating the vehicle during any accident or other emergency situation
• Install tire chains and perform all pre-trip inspections as required by district practice

 

• Operate all hand and foot controls that are necessary for the safe operation of the vehicle
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to tolerate exposure to fuel, vehicle fumes and moderate to loud vehicle and passenger noises
• Operates school vehicles in all types of weather conditions
• Requires ability to squat, bend, reach, and ascend and descend steps safely

 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to federal and state laws and district regulations, policies, procedures and practices
• Mandatory reporter for incidents of child abuse, harassment, intimidation, bullying, boundary invasions, fights, substance abuse etc.
• Abide by employment provisions provided for in the collective bargaining agreement
• Observe strict confidentiality regarding student information
• Maintain regular punctual attendance
• Maintain updated and current route sheets and student lists
• Maintain order on the vehicle while performing normal driving duties and functions
• Maintains order and adheres to safety rules when loading and unloading pupils
• Exercises responsible leadership at all times.
• Install, service, or replace school vehicle equipment and accessories, including but not limited to, fire extinguishers, highway warning kits, first aid and body fluid clean up kits, snow chains, etc.
• Perform required operational and safety inspections of the school vehicle and all related equipment
• Clean the interior of the vehicle, add fuel when required, clean vehicle exterior as required
• Work effectively with a group of students transported together of different grade levels, abilities or program placement
• Legible and accurate completion of all forms; time sheets, trip requests, route studies, student counts, “Bus Conduct” forms, accident reports, and other clerical type activities as may be required
• Dress appropriately and wear proper foot protection outlined in the OSPI “Bus Driver Handbook” for the job
• Comply with state laws and local regulations pertaining to operation of school vehicles
• Perform related duties which are consistent with this job description and the employee’s assignment
• Check mailbox, bulletin boards, electronic message screens, and doors for messages prior to leaving transportation
• Accept directions and instructions regarding safe driving procedures as required to fulfill functions and responsibilities
• May be required to operate wheelchair lift and assist students loading and unloading from the school vehicle if it is equipped with a lift
• Relate effectively with passengers, parents, staff, and general public in a multicultural and multiracial community
• Perform other school Non CDL driver-related duties as directed by local school district policies

 

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

This position is that of a Non-CDL driver and is represented by Pubic School Employee’s collective bargaining unit.

 

Hours for this position to be determined by the Manager of Transportation. Salary and benefits are determined as per the collective bargaining agreement.

 

EVALUATION PROCEDURES

Probationary period will be 90 days. Performance shall be evaluated annually according to Board and administrative policies and procedures.

 

Created: May 2018