The Oxford Hills School District is looking for Substitute Bus Driver. 

 
 

We are seeking a dedicated and responsible Substitute Bus Driver to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing safe and reliable transportation while delivering exceptional customer service. As a Substitute Bus Driver, you will play a crucial role in ensuring passengers reach their destinations safely and on time, while also educating them about routes and schedules. The candidate for this position will be called in on days that coverage is needed for our route drivers. This position does not come with an assigned daily route. An ideal candidate would also have general knowledge of the Oxford Hills towns.

Duties

  • Safely operate a bus along designated routes, adhering to all traffic laws and regulations.
  • Communicate effectively with passengers, providing information about routes, schedules, and any changes.
  • Educate passengers on safety procedures and proper behavior while on the bus.
  • Maintain a clean and orderly bus environment for the comfort of all passengers.
  • Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance on the bus to ensure it is in good working condition.
  • Address passenger inquiries and concerns with professionalism and courtesy.
  • Document any incidents or issues that arise during transportation.

Experience

  • Proven experience in bus driving or similar roles is preferred.
  • Strong mechanical knowledge to perform basic maintenance tasks on the bus.
  • Excellent customer service skills to interact positively with passengers.
  • Proficient in writing reports or documentation as needed.

Join our team as a Substitute Bus Driver and contribute to providing safe, reliable transportation while ensuring an enjoyable experience for all passengers.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Paid training

 

As a District we are committed to our four Strategic Pillars: Healthy and Resilient Students, Maximizing Our Facilities to Support Learning, Recruiting and Growing Talent, and Rigorous, Relevant and Responsive Learning. We are invested in the well-being of our students and our staff and you will find our classrooms - both indoors and outdoors -  as evolving spaces intentionally designed to optimize learning. Our District maintains close partnerships with multiple community partners and recently started an Employee Life Navigator program intended to add an additional layer of support for all staff. 

 

OUR MISSION

The Oxford Hills School District, in partnership with families and communities, engages and supports all students in diverse and challenging learning opportunities to prepare them to graduate as healthy, responsible, and productive citizens, ready to succeed in our global societies.

 

CORE BELIEFS

Therefore, the Oxford Hills School District, in collaboration with its parents and communities, will:

  • Meet students where they are, motivating and helping them develop their individual learning paths.
  • Hold students to high expectations and provide adequate time and support to achieve them.
  • Prepare students for success by helping them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Foster high aspirations and the skills of self-determination, self-control, and self-advocacy.
  • Guide students to be curious learners and ethical leaders, able to adapt to changing times.
  • Provide learning experiences in a safe, caring, and welcoming environment.

 

OXFORD HILLS REGION

The Oxford Hills School District (MSAD 17) comprises the towns of Norway, South Paris, West Paris, Oxford, Waterford, Harrison, Hebron and Otisfield. MSAD 17 shares vocational resources and accepts students in its Oxford Hills Technical School programs from the RSU10 School District towns of Buckfield, Hartford and Sumner. Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education is located within the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School.

 

The Oxford Hills offer a variety of outdoor resources for anyone wishing to enjoy the region, whatever the season. The area boasts more than ten lakes and ponds for outdoor recreation, a land trust with hundreds of acres for skiing, snowshoeing, and is in close proximity to several downhill skiing areas! Community support for Oxford Hills athletics and extracurricular activities is very strong and represents the robust regional commitment to the students and schools within the district.

Expectations of Oxford Hills School District Staff:

 

As contributing members of the district’s learning community, all district staff members are expected to:

  1. Model a strong work ethic, perseverance and grit, as well as responsibility and respect;
  2. Utilize best practices for motivating today’s students in a safe, supportive learning environment;
  3. Demonstrate knowledge in the development of real-world learning experiences and community partnerships to provide students with opportunities for extensions of learning, applied learning, community service, and citizenship;
  4. Demonstrate a willingness and ability to collaborate, engage, and communicate with colleagues, parents and the public.