SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVER - Early Childhood Special Education and Head Start

REPORTS TO: Director, Building, Grounds and Transportation

AVAILABLE: Substitute position available on an as needed basis. Monday - Thursday, school year position available immediately. Work day dependent upon route. 

SALARY & BENEFITS: Wage: $16.00 per hour per hour. No benefits

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Obeys all traffic laws and observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintains discipline when students are on bus, and reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.
• Keeps assigned bus clean.
• Keeps to assigned schedule.
• Performs required maintenance and safety check on assigned bus, and reports any mechanical problems or concerns to proper authority.
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-town school trips.
• Transports only authorized students.
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
• Completes all paperwork on a regular basis as required.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with co-workers and visitors.
• Complies with all state of Michigan school bus driving regulations.
• Assist in physical management of students
• Must possess current medical card verifying successful completion of annual physical, and be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, waist high (lifting test required).
• Maintain regular, predictable attendance.
• Adhere to MCISD guidelines and policies.
• Follow work rules.
• Carry out all other responsibilities as assigned by Transportation Director Assistant Superintendent.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

LICENSES:

• Must possess current CDL school bus driver license (with "S" and "P" endorsements) and hold school bus driving certificate for advanced bus driver training.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of three years of appropriate experience, preferred.

SKILLS/OTHER

• Excellent driving record.
• Sensitivity to and interest in working with students with disabilities.
• Good verbal, math and grammar skills.
• Subject to State and Federal drugs/alcohol testing program.

CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK
Upon hire, employees of the Monroe County Intermediate School District are fingerprinted for a Michigan and FBI criminal history check. The processing fee of $42.00 is the responsibility of the applicant.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and occasionally required to walk or stand. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee frequently repeats the same hand, arm or finger motion many times. The employee frequently uses hand strength to grasp tools. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as students. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and peripheral vision. The employee will occasionally assist in physical management of students. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities for perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in temperatures above 90 degrees and below 32 degrees and occasionally will walk on slippery surfaces. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with public and other workers. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety and well-being of students. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud to where it is necessary to raise your voice to be heard. The employee must work with public and other staff, continuously meeting multiple demands from several people.

Application Procedure:

 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL FILLED
ONLY APPLICANTS WHO SUPPLY THE REQUESTED DOCUMENTS OUTLINED BELOW AND FULLY COMPLETE THE APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED
 

Internal Applicants: Current Monroe County Intermediate School District employees who meet the qualifications must complete or update their online application at www.monroeisd.us to be considered (Click on 'Employment' and 'Applitrack' and follow instructions to apply for this position). Supporting documents required (resume, 3 letters of reference, and applicable certifications/license) must be uploaded with the application.

External Applicants:
Must complete online application at www.monroeisd.us. Click on "Employment" and follow instructions to apply for this position through the Applitrack on-line employment portal. Faxed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Supporting documents required (resume, transcripts, 3 letters of reference, and applicable certifications/license) must be uploaded with the application.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Human Resources Department
Monroe County Intermediate School District
1101 S. Raisinville Road
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: (734) 322-2642

The Monroe County Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age,sex, marital status, religion, disability or handicap.