Vineland Board of Education

Substitute Information: How to Apply as a Substitute Bus Driver

Training Outline Substitute Bus Drivers

Submit application with two forms of identification (current driver license & social security card).

Reference Check

Interview

Validated Permit – after passing written test at DMV showing place, date & time of road test

Fingerprints & Criminal Background Check - Vineland Board of Education Personnel Department, 625 Plum St, Lower Level, ($78.00 fee, by appointment only)

Physical Examination & T. B. Test - forms provided

Training - Training is approximately 40 hours. A $5.00 registration fee, (Money order only) payable to the Vineland Board of Education will be collected before training begins. Trainees are not compensated during the training.

• Commercial Driving License Requirements

• Behind the wheel of a full size bus

• Handling Special Needs Students with a Special Needs Bus

Classroom Training – includes the following but not limited to:

• Evacuation

• Mirror adjustment

• Loading, Unloading, Safe Crossing of Students

• Handling Difficult Student Situations

• Handling Parent Contacts

Driver License Test – (road test)

Pre-Employment Quiz

Drug & Alcohol Policy & Testing

Confirmation of Employment from Personnel Department