Part-Time School Bus Driver

Under the direction of the Superintendent/Principal, operate a school bus or district vehicle over

designated routes to transport students safely and efficiently to an assigned location on a designated

route; observe legal and non-aggressive defensive driving practices; perform regular safety inspections;

ensure the safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.

• Operate a school bus along a designated route; pick up and discharge students in accordance with time schedules; observe legal and defensive driving practices; assure compliance with applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations.
• Maintain order and discipline among passengers on the bus in accordance with policies related to disciplining students; enforce district policies and procedures related to transportation of students.
• Monitor student activities and behavior; reports observations and/or incidents (e.g., bus stop
• Determine appropriate action in emergency situations according to established guidelines; administer first aid to passengers as needed.
• Conduct required daily safety inspections of buses; inspect the interior, exterior and engine of buses to assure safe operational condition; report mechanical malfunctions or other problems as required.
• Maintain buses in a clean and safe operating condition; wash, sweep and clean the exterior, interior and windows of assigned buses; refuel, service and prepare vehicles for operation.
• Supervise the loading and unloading of general education students and students with special needs; assure students with special needs are seated safety and seat belts, harnesses and wheelchair clamps are secured as required.
• Provide bus evacuation and safety instruction to district staff and students.
• Load, secure, transport and unload equipment and cargo.
• Transport students, staff and parents on field trips or other events; meet scheduled departure and arrival times as assigned.
• Prepare and maintain related logs, work orders, records and reports.
• Record and submit reports on driving time, mileage, fuel and oil consumption, student counts and safety inspections.
• Operate equipment, including wheelchair lifts, tie downs, seat belts, harnesses and other adaptive equipment as necessary.
• Operate a two-way radio for bus to bus and bus to base communications.
• Attend safety meetings, in-service training and programs as assigned.

Certain professional and personal characteristics are essential for success. The Occupational Therapist must:

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Exhibit a passion for ensuring the safe travel of students and staff
• Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and families
• Model empathy, patience, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Required Credentials

• Graduation from high school or equivalent GED

• Safe and defensive driving practices
• Proper operations of school buses
• Applicable Georgia motor vehicle codes, Education code and State and federal traffic and student transportation laws, policies, guidelines and regulations
• Basic record-keeping techniques
• Proper usage of a two-way radio
• Health and safety regulations
• Oral and written communication skills

• Prior experience as a school bus driver

Ability to:

• Drive a school bus safely and efficiently
• Learn and apply policies and procedures related to student discipline on buses
• Learn and follow designated routes
• Learn and interpret rules, regulations, laws and policies governing the district
• Maintain the bus in clean and proper working condition
• Conduct safety inspections and perform routine preventive maintenance
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
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