Substitute School Bus Operators (S2024007.2)

POSITION:  Substitute School Bus Operators 
LOCATION:  All Braxton County School Routes                                                                                               

SALARY:  State Minimum Salary Schedule for Service Personnel

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Until Filled

EFFECTIVE EMPLOYMENT DATE:  Upon Board Approval
CERTIFICATION/QUALIFICATIONS: 

High School Graduate/GED  - Must have met all requirements of the WVDE and the MVA to operate a School Bus.  

JOB DESCRIPTION:  PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Perform all duties outlined in WV State Board of Education Policy 4336 and Braxton County Schools policies in the absence of a regularly employed School Bus operator
• Maintains positive work habits
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Maintains a positive attitude and has other personal qualities essential to job success including quality communication skills
• Maintains a positive working environment and is cooperative with students, peers, other school personnel, parents and the community
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with state and county policies and regulations
• Performs duties efficiently and productively
• Works safely using proper body mechanics and lifting techniques thus decreasing the risk of injury to self and co-workers
• Obtain and maintain a WV CDL License with passenger and School Bus endorsements
• Successfully complete the WV School Bus Safety Program and pass requisite online certification and skills tests
• Maintain valid CPR and First Aid certification
• Pass a physical examination from a Medical Examiner as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration as well as a drug and alcohol screen
• Perform pre/post inspections pursuant to WVDE Policy 4336
• Perform safety evacuation drills pursuant to WVDE Policy 4336
• Maintain an accurate and efficient morning and evening route schedule and student rosters
• Operate the bus in a safe and efficient manner and obey all laws
• Safely use a fire extinguisher
• Assist and supervise students with disabilities
• Assist ill students and clean up from student sickness accidents
• Communicate with students, parents, school officials, and supervisors
• Mop and clean inside and outside of the vehicle
• Complete all required paperwork within the prescribed timelines
• Secure wheelchairs as needed
• Install snow chains on vehicles as directed
• Remove obstructions from the windshield and under wiper blades
• Adjust all outside mirrors
• Immediately report mechanical malfunctions for repair
• Monitor and ensure fluid levels are within prescribed measures
• Report work-related problems in a professional manner using proper channels including but not limited to presenting problems verbally and/or in writing and allow for timely resolution
• Maintain and/or upgrade skills
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as set for in Braxton County Board of Education Policy and as directed by the immediate supervisor, building principal, or Superintendent of Schools

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described 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 essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach overhead and shoulder height, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see, use interior and exterior rearview mirrors, and use repetitive motions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 50 pounds of materials, children, etc.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision such as reading road signs and detecting road hazards, near vision such as monitoring instruments as well as student passengers, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:                

                Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration; applicants who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations are not to be considered eligible for consideration; applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration; and, applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration.  The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description, with or without reasonable accommodation.

TO APPLY:                                                  

Braxton County Schools only accepts bids electronically for all jobs.  You may apply online from our district website at https://boe.brax.k12.wv.us/page/employment.  To be considered for any position, bids must be submitted by the bid closing time on the last day of the posting for the desired position.  All bids are posted a minimum of five business days.  Applicants must have required certification or be pending with the West Virginia Department of Education at the closing of the bid.
 

As required by federal laws and regulations, the Braxton County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in employment or in its education programs and activities.  Inquiries may be referred to Melissa Adkins, Title IX Coordinator, Braxton County Board of Education, 98 Carter Braxton Drive, Sutton WV 26601, phone 304.765.7101; or the West Virginia Department of Education's Director of the Office of Civil Rights.