Bus Driver

Classification : Support Personnel Pay Scale
Range : IV
Description: The School Bus Driver transports children to and from school, field trips, athletic events, etc. in a safe and efficient manner.
Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Valid Arizona Driver's License
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Airbrake and Passenger Endorsement
• State School Bus Driver's Certification
• Minimum age requirement of 21 years
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Must secure CPR and First Aid Certificate within 30 days of hire
• Must be able to successfully pass drug tests as determined by Arizona Department of Transportation
• Knowledge of state and local laws, regulations and policies regarding school bus operations and transporting children including the transportation of Special Education students
• Ability to maintain student discipline and safely transport all students
• Must be able to safely and correctly drive a routine school bus route while adhering to time constraint
• Knowledge of the English language including reading, writing and oral communication
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills when working/dealing with students, parents and staff
• Must have strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to comprehend and perform functions from written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, and lift and/or move at least 75-100 pounds
• Must be available for extra duty assignments such as field and activity trips as required
• Must be an energetic, highly ethical and possess good emotional and physical health
• Prior school bus driving experience is desired
• Bilingual is desired

Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Governing Board or the Superintendent may deem appropriate
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Obey all traffic laws and observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses
• Assist students as they enter and exit the bus
• Assure seat belts and/or safety restraints for wheelchairs are properly in place
• Maintain discipline and supervision while transporting only authorized students
• report undisciplined students to the proper authority
• discharge students only at authorized stops
• Keep assigned bus clean and in proper working and safety condition
• Inspect the bus before each operation for mechanical defects, notifying the proper authority of any mechanical failure
• Inform students about safety requirements
• Supervise bus assistant to ensure highest safety standards
• Exercise responsible leadership during school trips
• Load and unload food lunch equipment
• Conduct emergency bus evacuation drills with students at individual schools
• Perform vehicle pre- and post- trip inspections, fueling and minor vehicle maintenance to assure student/public safety and to protect District assets
• Drive school bus on assigned daily routes and on field trips
• Report unruly student activities, loitering and vandalism, safety, sanitary and fire hazards to the Transportation Director
• Clean, wash and fuel District buses, vehicles and other equipment
• File school bus citations for stop-arm violations with Department of Public Safety
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Maintain mileage records and daily logs
• Review assigned bus routes; notifies office of inconsistencies or needed changes
• Inform mechanic(s) of needed repairs and files proper work orders
• Transport students on field trips as assigned
• Document and report discipline problems and write bus conduct reports
• Document and maintain records of problems or unusual situations and inform transportation director when necessary
• Participate in district sponsored professional development workshops/inservices, attend on-going training classes as directed, and read professional publications for continued professional development
• Maintain strict confidentiality and use appropriate discretion when working with all district personnel and student and family records and/or information
• Support and follow the rules, regulations and policies set by the School Board and the District
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Governing School Board, the Director of Transportation or his/her designee

Length of Employment :

• Nine (9) months
• School calendar will determine the days worked during the school year.

Reports to : Director of Transportation
Evaluation : Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy GDO