Part Time Bus Driver; Non-CDL

Position: Part Time Bus Driver (Non-CDL) (5:30 am-9:30 am) (180 days)

Position Title:
Bus Driver (Non-CDL)

Department:
Operations and Student Services

Reports to:
Coordinator of Social Services

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

Under occasional supervision, drives and operates a 14-passenger school bus to transport students safely over specified routes established by and assigned by the Office of Student Services for McKinney‑Vento students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drives a school bus safely and professionally, demonstrating proficiency in handling and maneuvering a school bus.
• Performs and properly completes daily pre‑trip
• Complies with all traffic
• Attends scheduled safety meetings/in‑services conducted by district transportation personnel and/or state transportation officials at various intervals throughout each school year.
• Prepares and maintains accurate reports assigned by Office of Student
• Reviews and complies with the specific requirements and responsibilities, which are outlined in the State Department of Education's School Bus Drivers Handbook.
• Communicates in an appropriate fashion with students, parents, and
• Maintains and submits accurate Routes, Seating Charts and Student Information List as requested.
• Maintains good discipline in order to ensure safe school bus
• Performs practice drills or actual emergency bus evacuations as
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Office of Student Services.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

At least 18 years of age. High school diploma or GED preferred, valid driver's license and at least 12 months licensed driving experience with a class D, E, F, or G license. Must have no more than four (4) current points against driving record. Must have had no more than 4 points in the previous year. License shall not have been suspended at any time in the previous year.

Physical examination required prior to initial certification and/or re certification. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a pleasant, professional, efficient manner;
Must be reliable, responsible and dependable and fulfill obligations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must be able to obtain a Regular Driver's License and a School Bus Driver Certificate.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises students while transporting them.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and to recognized similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’S and 100’S. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

REASONING ABILTILY

Ability to interpret and apply common sense understanding in carrying out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

OTHER

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to work in a friendly manner with co‑workers and students. Ability to read and understand maps. Ability to pass State Skill Test, State Written Test, and Department of Transportation physical. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here 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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously…