Substitue Bus Driver - District Wide Job Madison area,Alabama USA,Transportation

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR ST. CLAIR COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Approved January 2019

TITLE: Bus Driver

JOB GOAL: To provide safe and efficient transportation to students

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Transportation Director and Principal

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent

Possess and maintain a current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and a current Alabama Bus Certificate with P/S endorsement (or obtain within six (6) months of date of hire)

Possess and maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record including no DUI convictions in the last (ten) 10 years; ability to remain insurable under school system insurance requirements

Possess successful drug screening results and be subject to and pass subsequent drug screening tests as required

Good public relations skills

Maintain a current Department of Transportation (DOT) physical or Alabama School Bus Physical, as required by board policy.

Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. .

Ability to drive morning and afternoon bus route

Ability, agility, and stamina to engage in prolonged sitting or standing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, climbing, and reaching

Ability to work collaboratively as a team member with large and/or diverse groups

Ability to work in confined spaces, heights, indoors, outdoors, noisy/quiet environments, and during inclement weather

Proficiency in oral, written, and electronic communications

Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule as needed (after hours, on weekends, and holidays)

Ability to operate a school vehicle over an assigned route according to a defined time schedule, which may require driving during pre-daylight and dusk

Ability to identify mechanical problems, to implement preventative maintenance programs, and follow requirement safety rules

Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50

Ability to exert up to 30 pounds of

Physical ability to perform all duties and responsibilities as specified by state and federal regulations, including but not limited to pre-trip inspections, post-trip inspections, and bus

Ability to be punctual and in regular

Such alternative qualifications to those listed as the board may require

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Demonstrates support for the school system, its purpose, direction, and

Demonstrates the ability to multi-task and to prioritize tasks

Maintains confidentiality of any Board of Education business, its staff, and its students.

Demonstrates and models regular and predictable

Demonstrates professionalism in appearance and in attitude at all times

Reports to the Transportation Director immediately when traffic violations, accidents, or other vehicle-related incident occur (either in private vehicle or school system-owned vehicle). Assist Transportation Director to monitor and report safety

Drives prescribed bus routes, extracurricular events, and transports

Conducts daily pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections before each operation and submits any required reports related to

Obeys all traffic

Follows the prescribed pre-determined route unless the principal and/or Transportation Director alter the route to serve the needs of the students; discharges students at pre-determined, authorized

Performs duties in a courteous, professional

Follow all bus discipline policies and reports infractions to the local school administration; maintains discipline while students are on the

Conducts safety checks and evacuation drills as required by state laws and board

Keeps and submits records and reports as required by state laws and board policies with accuracy and within established time

Create a safe environment for the transportation of

Maintains an appropriate and professional relationship with students and adults at all

Maintain a clean bus that is free of

Reports all accidents immediately to the transportation office and other appropriate officials; follows school system procedures related to accidents and post-accident activities and

Assists special education students in boarding, un-boarding, and

Collaborates with school personnel in following Section 504, IEP, and other federal guidelines concerning students with special needs and with health related issues.

Operate school system-owned vehicles in accordance with state laws and board policies.

Regulates heating, cooling and ventilation of the bus or vehicle for the comfort and safety of

Notifies supervisor and/or other appropriate…