Activity Trip/Substitute Driver

An activity trip and substitute route school bus driver safely transports students to and from regular school routes when permanent drivers are absent, as well as to athletic events, field trips, and extracurricular activities. Core Responsibilities Substitute Route Driving: Fill in for morning (AM), noon, or afternoon (PM) routes when regular drivers are unavailable.

Activity & Trip Driving: Transport students and staff to sports events, academic competitions, and field trips during weekdays, evenings, or weekends. Vehicle Inspections: Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks on the bus, including fluid levels, lights, brakes, and emergency equipment. Student Safety & Discipline: Enforce school district rules, manage behavior, and ensure all passengers remain seated and secure.

Compliance & Paperwork: Keep accurate mileage logs, follow assigned schedules and traffic laws, and submit required incident or discipline reports. Licensing: Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements (the District can help with this if needed) Medical & Drug Testing: Current Department of Transportation (DOT) physical/medical certification and subject to random drug and alcohol screenings.

Background Check: Clean criminal background check and an acceptable driving record. Key Skills: Ability to read maps/route sheets, communicate clearly with students and parents, and maintain composure in high-noise or adverse weather environments CONTINUOUS NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION It is the policy of the Albia Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.

There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact: Joellen Swartz,PK-12 Curriculum Director Program Equity Coordinator ALBIA CSD Lincoln Center 222 N. 2nd St. Albia, Iowa 52531 Telephone: 641/932-2161, Ext. 1301 Can qualify for IPERS