Substitute Transportation Specialist

Employment Begins School Year

TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST (BUS DRIVER)

STANDARD POSTION DESCRIPTION

Classification:
Transportation Specialist

Location:

Service Center

Reports to:

Transportation Director or Designee FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: PSE

This is a standard position description to be used for positions with similar duties, responsibilities, classification and compensation. Employees assigned to the position description may or may not perform all of the essential functions indicated in this position description.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Part I:
Position Summary:

Operates school buses in all types of weather conditions transporting students and other authorized persons to and from school and on field and extra-curricular trips.

The District represents a diverse community with a population ofmore than 50% of students with diverse backgrounds. We seek an individual who has successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities. The selected candidate must demonstrate a commitment to strengthening community engagement and communication with the District’s diverse populations.

Part II:
Supervision and Controls over the Work:

Operate school buses in all types of weather conditions including but not limited to fog, rain, hail, sleet, and snow. Transport students and other authorized persons to and from school, on field and extra-curricular trips as authorized by school district management. Serve under the administrative supervision of the District administrator responsible for transportation services or designee. Held responsible for route performance, safe operation of school buses, compliance with traffic laws, and compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations governing pupil transportation and school bus operation.

Part III:
Major Duties and Responsibilities (depending on specific assignment, duties and responsibilities listed may include, but not limited to the following):

• Drive a school bus or other authorized vehicle on scheduled routes and/or trips in support of district-approved activities, both in and out of school district boundaries.
• Perform pre and post trip duties as determined by management.
• Service, inspect, and clean equipment as directed by management.
• Maintain current bus route information such as maps, run directions, student data, and other special instructions.
• Legible and accurate completion of forms, records, logs, and reports as required under district and state guidelines.
• Ability to formulate and exercise successful student management procedures resulting in a safe, friendly, caring atmosphere.
• Respond immediately to student emergencies such as illness or injury. Perform basic first aid as may be appropriate to include CPR.
• Be familiar with the use and care of fire extinguishers, warning devices, first aid and body fluid kits, and accident report forms. Perform emergency evacuation and earthquake drills as directed.
• Ability to support and value the efforts of ongoing cultural community projects and events.

Part IV:
Minimum Qualifications: