Bus Driver - Special Needs

Bus Driver - Special Needs

Bus Driver for transporting students on scheduled routes and special excursions, ensuring vehicle operation and student safety.

• Position Length
  : 9 Month
• Job Grade
  : 111
• Hourly Rate
  : $18.82
• Hours Per Day
  : 5
• Closing Date
  : 06/04/2027

• Advises students, supervisors and passengers of behavior requirements for safety.
• Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents or potential emergencies for resolution.
• Assists students and supervisors with safe ingress and egress from buses including emergency evacuations.
• Attends safety meetings and trainings relating to state and district requirements.
• Cleans assigned vehicles, interior and exterior, to maintain appearance, sanitation and safety.
• Communicates with students, supervisors, parents, staff, police, etc. to provide or acquire information.
• Conducts semi‑annual emergency drills to ensure readiness.
• Drives school vehicles (buses, vans, etc.) on scheduled routes and excursions.
• Inspects vehicles pre‑ and post‑trip to ensure safe operating condition and meet state requirements.
• Monitors bus operations, route conditions and rider activities for safety.
• Prepares reports and documents (incident reports, student counts, daily mileage, etc.) for safety, legal and maintenance purposes.

• Assists other personnel in completing their work activities.

• Mental Requirements
• Learning Development – Level C: sufficient to read/write technical instructions and operate equipment.
• Problem Solving – Level 1: routine work situations requiring attention and concentration.
• Physical Requirements
• Physical Skill – Level A: basic learned physical skill for normal mobility.
• Physical Effort – Level 2: light effort including standing, walking, light lifting.
• Social Requirements
• Human Relations Skill – Level A: ordinary conversational skills and courtesy.
• Scope of Contacts – Level 1: peers and supervisors, occasional external contacts.
• Work Environment
• Performance Environment – Level A: infrequent changes in environment.
• Physical Working Conditions – Level 2: occasional exposure to hazards, noise, temperature extremes.
• Accountability
• Level of Accountability – Level B: independent production of work output under supervisory direction.
• Organizational Impact – Level 1: impacts immediate work section.

• Job related experience required.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Commercial Driver’s License.
• School Bus Driver Certificate.
• Valid CPR/First Aid Certificate.
• Pre‑employment and annual testing: alcohol & drug test, DOT medical exam, DPS Physical Agility Test.

• FLSA Status:
  Non‑Exempt
• Pay
  
  Schedule:
  
  Hourly – Grade 111
• Work Calendar:
  Support 9 Month

Gilbert Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age (over 40), parental status, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of its operations.

The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups pursuant to the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the District's activities and programs. The Gilbert Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights or both.

The nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures are located on the Gilbert Public Schools website.