School Bus Driver

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The mission of ILTexas is to prepare students for exceptional leadership roles in the international community by emphasizing servant leadership, mastering the English, Spanish, and Chinese languages, and strengthening the mind, body and character.

Primary Purpose

Operate school bus and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation of students and other authorized persons on assigned route and to and from other designated locations.

Qualifications Education / Certification

Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.

Special Knowledge / Skills

Must be 18 years of age.

Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam.

Ability to complete required bus driver safety training.

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Ability to use maps and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to follow routes and locate addresses.

Ability to manage student behavior.

Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Ability to operate bus.

Experience

None.

Major Responsibilities and Duties Vehicle Operation

Drive bus daily following assigned route and adhering to established schedules.

Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.

Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays.

Perform pre- and post-trip inspections according to specifications to ensure bus can be operated safely and notify supervisor of needed repairs. Keep assigned bus clean and maintain appropriate level of fuel.

Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports.

Student Management

Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.

Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students. Report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator and communicate with teachers and parents regarding student’s behavior when warranted.

Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situations warrants.

Safety

Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.

Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar, and reflector.

Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled route.

Install snow chains during inclement weather.

Maintain safety certification.

Other

Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office and other drivers.

Complete and maintain accurate, up-to-date, and timely records and reports including but not limited to those related to bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.

Additional Duties

Any and all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Additional Notes

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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