MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES

SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVER/BUS AIDE TRAINING CLASS

All applicants who want to substitute as a bus driver/bus aide in the Mobile County Public School

System must complete the Substitute Bus Driver/Bus Aide Training Class prior to receiving a

Substitute Bus Driver/Bus Aide Clearance Card. The substitute process for all applicants includes

obtaining ABI/FBI fingerprint clearance, completing an on-line application, passing a Department

of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examination Fitness Report and Drug Screen, providing a Social

Security Card, Driver’s License, CDL, Alabama School Bus Certificate, and official High

School/College Transcript or GED. The name on the Driver’s License must match the name on the

Social Security Card. Also, applicants must attend a Substitute Bus Driver/Bus Aide Training

Class.

Attached you will find the following: Letter from Transportation Coordinator, Substitute Bus

Driver/Bus Aide Process, and Substitute Bus Driver/Bus Aide Checklist. The Substitute Process

explains what is needed prior to calling Human Resources to register for the Substitute Bus

Driver/Bus Aide Training Class. After you have completed the on-line application, submitted an

official High School/College Transcript or GED, and completed your insurability clearance, you

can register in Human Resources for the next available Substitute Bus Driver/Bus Aide Training

Class. When you receive your paperwork for the DOT Medical Examination and Drug Screen, you

must complete the medical examination and drug screen within 24 hours after receiving the

paperwork. IF YOU DO NOT ADHERE TO THE 24 HOUR TIME RESTRICTION, DO

NOT TAKE OR COMPLETE THE TEST, OR HAVE A NON-NEGATIVE RESULT, YOU WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR HIRE. Your name must be on the Substitute Bus Driver/Bus

Aide Training Class list in order to participate in the training class. Your fingerprint clearance

letter, three (3) references, copy of DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate and voided check or letter

for direct deposit from your financial institution must be submitted to Human Resources no later

than one (1) week prior to training in order for you to participate in the training class. Training

classes will be held four (4) times per year. Training dates are located on www.mcpss.com: click

Divisions >> Human Resources >> Substitutes >> Procedures >> Substitute Bus Drivers/Bus

Aides.

After you have completed the Substitute Bus Driver/Bus Aide Process in Human Resources, you

will receive a letter from Transportation with additional information concerning the location and

times for your assigned training class.

Applicants should come to the training class appropriately dressed. Children are not allowed

at the training class.

If you have any questions concerning the Substitute Bus Driver/Bus Aide Process, please call

Human Resources at (251) 221-4500 or (251) 221-4516.

P.O. BOX 180069 • MOBILE, AL 36618 • WWW.MCPSS.COM SUPERINTENDENT Martha Peek.

Dear Prospective Driver,

We look forward to working with you as you pursue a career as a Bus Driver/Bus Aide with the Mobile County Public School System. Following are requirements that must be met before attending the Bus Driver/Bus Aide Training class.

***PLEASE NOTE***

If you have any of the health conditions listed below, you will not be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License. Diabetes (Insulin dependent) Uncontrollable High Blood Pressure Color Blind Epilepsy

1. Must be 21 years old.

2. Must obtain a Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examination Fitness Report and Drug Screen. Authorizationform and testing facilities for the above medical evaluation services must be obtained from the Division of HumanResources at the Mobile County Public School Central Office. You have only 24 hours from the date and time authorizationforms are given to obtain the required drug test. The present cost for medical evaluation services is $63.00. Please DONOT leave the facility without your completed Medical Examination Fitness Report. The drug test result will beforwarded by the testing facility.

3. Obtain Alabama Commercial Drivers License Manual which is available and located at the Public Safety Office onDemetropolis Road. Study sections: 1 through 5 and 10 through 14.

4. Return to Public Safety office on Demetropolis Road to take (and pass) the WRITTEN CDL test prior to first day of TrainingClass. (Must present copy of DOT Medical Examiner’s Cert ificate form prior to taking WRITTEN test.) Cost of initial tests is$25.00.

The four tests will be:

General Knowledge

Transporting Passengers

Air Brakes

School Bus

Should you fail any portion of the tests, you may retake it each time for $15.00. Once all four tests have been passed, the CDL office will give you a 3rd party form.

5. Bring the 3rd Party form and DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate form with you to the Bus Driver/Bus Aide Training Class.

If you have any questions, please contact Robert Williams at 221-5260.

Sincerely,

Pat Mitchell, Transportation Coordinator

Mary Ann Gill, Route Specialist/Training

MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL

TERRENCE S. MIXON, SR., EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

DIVISION OF STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

Pat Mitchell, Coordinator

Phone: (251) 221-5260

Fax: (251) 221-5256

Email: pmitchell1@mcpss.com

MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES

SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVER/BUS AIDE PROCESS

Items required in Human Resources before registering for the

Substitute Bus Driver/Bus Aide Training class 1. Applicant must complete the on-line application.

a. Go to www.alsde.edu/teachinalabama to complete the on-line application

b. On the “Where do you want to work?” page, click “Deselect All”

c. Then click on the “+” located next to the Alabama State Department of Education check box

d. Click the box next to District 1 and click “+” next to the District 1 box

e. Then check the box for Mobile County2. Applicant must submit an official High School/College Transcript or GED (may be provided at time of verifying

insurability).

3. Applicant must provide the following for Human Resources to verify insurability.

a. Valid Driver’s License and one copy. (name must match name on Social Security card)

b. Original Social Security Card and one copy

c. Sign a Disclosure Form for permission to pull driver record

d. Bring a money order for $13.10 to pull driver record

NOTE: If driver record shows history with a total combination of three (3) moving

violations and/or accidents within the last three (3) years, the applicant is not eligible.

4. Applicant must register in Human Resources for the training class when the above steps have been completed.

5. Applicant must sign paperwork for DOT Medical Examination and drug screen. (Must be completed within 24

hours after receiving paperwork). IF YOU DO NOT ADHERE TO THE 24 HOUR TIME

RESTRICTION, DO NOT TAKE OR COMPLETE THE TEST, OR HAVE A

NON-NEGATIVE RESULT, YOU WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR HIRE.

Items that must be submitted to Human Resources prior to

Substitute Bus Driver/Bus Aide Training Class

1. Fingerprint clearance.

a. Applicants must register online at https://www.cogentid.com/al/indexNew.htm or by phone

(1-866-989-9316). Check CLASSIFIED when registering online for fingerprints. Registration at the UPS/AIMfingerprint sites is not allowed. If you choose to register at the MCPSS Central Office, please arrive 15 minutesprior to your appointment to do so.

b. Fingerprint fee is $49.65.

c. Applicants can pay online by using a debit or credit card.

d. Applicants may pay at the site with a money order or cashier’s check made payable to Cogent Systems.

e. Cash, credit cards, debit cards or business/personal checks are NOT accepted at the fingerprinting site.

f. Applicants must bring a valid form of identification.

g. Fingerprints may take a week or longer to clear.

h. You must bring your clearance letter to the Substitute Bus Driver/Bus Aide Training Classi. SITE LOCATIONS:

Primary Service Location

Address Mobile County Public Schools – Central Office

Division of Human Resources – Building G

1 Magnum Pass

Mobile, AL 36618

Hours of Operations

Fingerprint hours: Mon & Wed (by appointment only) 8:30a – 11:30a & 1:30p - 3:30p

Telephone Number 251-221-4500

Primary Service Location

Address UPS Store #2422

4354 Old Shell Rd Mobile, AL 36608

Hours of Operations Mon-Fri 8:00-5:30

Telephone Number 251-460-0600

Primary Service Location

Address

AIM Mail Centers

6300 Grelot Road Suite G

Mobile, AL 36609

Winn-Dixie Shopping Center

Hillcrest and Grelot Roads

Hours of Operations Mon-Fri 9:00-6:00, Saturday 10:00-3:00

Telephone Number 251-666-6432

2. Applicant must have references submitted from three individuals who are knowledgeable of the

applicant’s work experience.

a. References should include applicant’s present supervisor and a recent supervisor who are

knowledgeable of your work experience.

b. If you do not have work experience, you may use school/college personnel, community/church

leaders, or individuals who are knowledgeable of you (excluding family and personal friends).

c. References can be sent electronically (Applicant must provide e-mail addresses for references on

the state on-line application), directly by the persons completing the form to Mobile County

Public School System, Human Resources, P.O. Box 180069, Mobile, AL 36618, or hand

delivered in three (3) separately sealed envelopes.

d. Reference forms can be downloaded by going to www.mcpss.com and clicking on Divisions >>

Human Resources >> Forms Room >> Procedures.

3. Applicant must bring original DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate Form and one copy.

4. Applicant must bring voided check or letter from his/her financial institution containing the account

name, routing and account number for direct deposit. Pay checks will be directly deposited into

checking, savings or debit card accounts.

TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS – Items that must be

brought on the first day of the Substitute Bus Driver/Bus Aide Training Class

(Applicants must reschedule if all the required documents are not brought to the training session) 1. Original DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate Form

2. Original 3rd Party Form (with all parts attached)

3. Driver’s License (name must match name on Social Security Card)

4. Social Security Card

Items to be completed on-site at the Human Resources Subfinder Training Session

(BRING A BLUE OR BLACK PEN TO COMPLETE FORMS) 1. Withholding Forms

2. I-9

3. New Hire Reporting Form

4. Direct Deposit Form

5. Memorandum of Understanding

6. Personal Inquiry Waiver Form

7. Subfinder Profile Sheet

8. Training Evaluation Form

Items forwarded to Human Resources by Transportation after Substitute Bus Driver/Bus Aide Training Class

1. Alabama Bus Driver State Certificate 2. CDL

NOTE: SUBSTITUTE CLEARANCE CARD WILL NOT BE ISSUED UNTIL THE ALABAMA BUS

DRIVER STATE CERTIFICATE AND CDL ARE RECEIVED IN HUMAN RESOURCES.

YOU CANNOT WORK WITHOUT A SUBSTITUTE CLEARANCE CARD.

MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES

SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVER/BUS AIDE CHECKLIST

Completed on-line application

Items required prior to registering for the

Substitute Bus Driver/Bus Aide Training Class

Submit official High School/College Transcript or GED

Valid Driver’s License and one copy (name must match name on Social Security card)

Social Security Card and one copy

Sign a Disclosure Form in HR (for permission to pull driver record)

Money order for $13.10 to pull driver record

NOTE: If driver record shows history with a total combination of three (3) moving violations and/or accidents within

the last three (3) years, the applicant is not eligible.

Sign paperwork in HR for DOT Medical Examination and Drug Screen

NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT ADHERE TO THE 24 HOUR TIME RESTRICTION, DO NOT TAKE

OR COMPLETE THE TEST, OR HAVE A NON-NEGATIVE RESULT, YOU WILL NOT

BE ELIGIBLE FOR HIRE.

Items that must be submitted to Human Resources prior to the

Substitute Bus Driver/Bus Aide Training Class

(Applicants will not be allowed to attend training if all the required documents are not received

in Human Resources no later than five (5) work days prior to the training session) Fingerprint clearance letter

Three (3) references

Copy of DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate Form

Voided check or letter from your financial institution

TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS - Items that must be brought on the first day of

the Substitute Bus Driver/Bus Aide Training class

(Applicants must reschedule if the required documents are not brought to the training session). Original DOT Medical Examination Form

Original 3rd Party Form

Driver’s License (name must match name on Social Security Card)

Social Security Card

Items to be completed on-site at the Human Resources Subfinder Training Session

(BRING A BLUE OR BLACK PEN TO COMPLETE FORMS) Withholding Forms

I-9

New Hire Reporting Form

Direct Deposit Form

Memorandum of Understanding

Personal Inquiry Waiver Form

Subfinder Profile Sheet

Training Evaluation Form

Items forwarded to Human Resources by Transportation

Alabama Bus Driver State Certificate

CDL

NOTE: SUBSTITUTE CLEARANCE CARD WILL NOT BE ISSUED UNTIL THE ALABAMA BUS

DRIVER STATE CERTIFICATE AND CDL ARE RECEIVED IN HUMAN RESOURCES.

YOU CANNOT WORK WITHOUT A SUBSTITUTE CLEARANCE CARD.

OFFICIAL USE ONLY Employee Number:

Date Attended Sub Training:

Fingerprint Clearance Date:

Drug Screen:

Driver’s Lic: State Exp CDL BDL

Food Handler Permit Exp

Basic Skills Test Scores:

RN/LPN License: Exp_

E-Verify Number:

Date Sub Card Sent:

Education Verification:

Date Notified Writing Sample _Pass _ Fail

Date State Sub. Tea. App. Mailed:

Teacher Applicant: Code:

Retired Teacher: Code:

Retired Teacher (Exp. Cert.) Code:

Other Information:

Please use a Blue or Black pen to complete this application

APPLICANT’S INFORMATION

Position (s): Please check all substitute positions you are applying for

Custodian Cafeteria Assistant Clerk RN/LPN Substitute Teacher

Other

TODAY’S DATE: SEND PAY STUB TO :

(Name of School/Department)

NAME : (Mr. / Ms. / Mrs.) (LAST) (FIRST) (MIDDLE) (MAIDEN)

ADDRESS: (STREET) (CITY) (STATE) (ZIP CODE)

MAILING ADDRESS

(IF DIFFERENT FROM ADDRESS ABOVE)

ADDRESS: (STREET) (CITY) (STATE) (ZIP CODE)

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: — —

DATE OF BIRTH: Phone: Cell: (MONTH) (DAY) (YEAR)

Have you ever been employed by the Mobile County Public School System: Yes No

If yes, list school(s), department(s), date(s) and reason for leaving:

Have you ever pleaded guilty, been convicted, fined, imprisoned, nolo contendere, or placed on probation for

violation of any law, police regulation, or ordinance, excluding minor traffic violations? Yes No

If yes, explain with details:

Have you ever been discharged or forced to resign for misconduct or unsatisfactory service: Yes No

If yes, explain with details:

ETHNICITY: White/Caucasian Black/African American Hispanic/Latino Asian Native American Pacific Islander Other

GENDER: MALE FEMALE

MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES

SUBSTITUTE APPLICATION

EDUCATION Please check the appropriate box below:

(ORIGINAL) HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT or COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT or GED MUST BE SUBMITTED

Name of High School:

College Education: Yes No

Name of College: Degree Received: Major:

If you attended college but did not graduate, how many semester hours do you have?

NAME OF MOST RECENT

EMPLOYERS

JOB TITLE DATES EMPLOYED REASON FOR LEAVING

TO FROM

REFERENCES PLEASE LIST TWO REFERENCES. References should include your present supervisor and a recent supervisor from

employers listed above who are knowledgeable of your work experience. If you do not have work experience, list

school/college personnel, community/church leaders or individuals who are knowledgeable of you (excluding

family and personal friends).

NAME POSITION PHONE E-MAIL ADDRESS

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER APPLICANTS ONLY Check the appropriate box below:

Valid Alabama Teacher’s Certificate?

Yes

No

Teacher’s Certificate Applied For

Area of Endorsement: Rank: Type:

Date Issued: Expiration Date:

I certify that all the information in this application is accurate. I understand that if I falsify information on this

application that I will not be eligible to substitute.

Applicant’s Signature Date

MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

PERSONAL INQUIRY WAIVER

(AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION)

NAME:

ADDRESS:

CITY: STATE: ZIP:

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: - -

Leave This Line Blank

I respectfully request and authorize

to release to Mobile County Public Schools any of the following information: All information or

records relative to prior employment, education or information that may be pertinent to my application

for employment with the Mobile County Public School System.

I stipulate and agree that Photostats of this authorization and of my signature may be offered and utilized

in lieu of the original.

In signing this authorization, I understand that this release will only be furnished to those employers and

their representatives as listed in my application.

Applicant’s Signature: Date: _

Witness: Date:

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

Please read the following statements. Please initial by each statement and sign and date the

form.

I understand that to become a substitute for the Mobile County Public School

System I must have a negative drug screen. If I do not adhere to the 24 hour time

restriction, do not take or complete the test or have a non-negative result, I will not

be eligible for hire.

I understand that I must complete the Human Resources process before working as

a substitute in the Mobile County Public School System. Human Resources must

provide me with a substitute card before I can report to work. I understand that if I

do not have a substitute card, I cannot work and may not receive pay.

I understand that I must register with the Subfinder system for job opportunities and

payroll processing. Failure to register or secure jobs in Subfinder may result in

restriction from the Mobile County Public School System without compensation

(I may not be paid).

I understand that I must follow the rules and regulations set forth by the Mobile

County Board of School Commissioners and each school.

I understand that I must sign in and out on my time card everyday that I am

scheduled in Subfinder to work.

I understand that I must behave (including no inappropriate comments, gestures or

speech) and dress in a professional manner at all times.

I understand that the Mobile County Public School System does not allow any type

of corporal punishment.

Name: Date: