Bus Driver: School

School Bus Driver – Job Responsibilities

Purpose:

The School Bus Driver is responsible for providing safe and efficient transportation of students over a specified route, according to a time schedule, for curriculum and extra-curricular activities.

• Follow all rules, policies and procedures of Classical Charter Schools of Leland, along with regulations pertaining to the Department of Transportation.
• Complies with all traffic ordinance.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• In tandem with the Bus Monitor, maintains discipline when students are on the bus.
• Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.
• Keeps assigned bus clean.
• Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects.
• Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Discharges students only at authorized stops.
• Transports only authorized students.
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
• Stays current with state rules and regulations pertaining to driving and transporting students.

School Bus Driver is a non-exempt hourly paid position and is required to clock in and out to ensure accurate record keeping to comply with Department of Labor standards.

Must have a reliable means of communication for quick response to the Office Manager and Headmaster to support effective school operations.

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license with CDL endorsement. Also must be covered for personal auto insurance.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to read a map.
• Interpersonal skills for communication with children, bus monitor, parents or other staff.
• Excellent communication skills: active listening, instruction, speaking.
• Excellent problem-solving and reasoning skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.