ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
Maintains thorough working knowledge of all laws, procedures, and regulations governing school bus drivers and student transportation.
Obeys all traffic laws.
Performs evacuation drills, as required.
Performs pre-trip inspection on the bus prior to driving.
Adheres to assigned daily schedule.
Keeps assigned bus clean, and ensures bus is in good repair and proper working order.
Drives District vehicles and buses safely while transporting students from home to school; transports students and adult chaperones on school activities during and outside of school hours.
Monitors appropriate behavior of students.
Maintains discipline and control of students on buses and issues citations as consistent with District policies.
Reports student disruptions to the Transportation Supervisor and or school Principal.
Assists students loading onto bus, conducts required passenger instruction and administers first aid to passengers, as required.
Fills out appropriate log(s), forms, and paperwork, as required.
Completes all required reports on a timely basis.
Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, and parents and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards immediately to supervisor.
Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
Attends work regularly and is punctual.
Be subject to a drug-testing program.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Marginal duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

Attends staff meetings.
Attends in-service trainings.
Performs general cleaning including washing windows, sweeping/mopping, picking up garbage and sanitizing seats.
Reports accidents, road, and other hazards, as necessary.
Substitutes for other drivers, as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

 

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.