This job was posted by : For more information, please see: Bus Driver safely transports both regular ed and Special Needs students and passengers to and from school. The position also includes mid-day, after school, field and activity trips when avaialble.Bus DriverPurpose: Provide safe, clean and reliable transportation to ensure that students enjoy the full advantage of school programs and activities.Universal USD 250 Classified Standards:Support the philosophy and mission of USD 250 and the value of education.Comply with the privacy rights of students.{=html} - Safeguard confidential and/or sensitive information. - Communicate pleasantly and effectively with all the members of the school district and community. - Provide excellence in customer service both internally and externally. - Maintain a clean and organized workspace to insure a safe and efficient working environment. - Ensure that all activities conform to district, state, and federal guidelines. - React to change positively and productively. - Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques. - Adhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan and Fire Marshall.Specific Functions and Responsibilities:Operate all vehicles and equipment appropriately.Abide by all Kansas school transportation regulations, guidelines and state traffic laws.Provide safe and orderly transportation to and from school and school related activities for assigned students.Follow assigned route and maintain schedule.Maintain student discipline on the bus and outside the bus at bus stops.Report discipline problems to Transportation Director and follow through according to district policy.Inspect bus prior to each route or activity trip, and file inspection forms with the Transportation Director.Maintain bus, inside and out, in clean condition according to schedule, and inform the Transportation Director whenever a bus is received in unsatisfactory condition.Notify the Transportation Director immediately of lateness or emergency mechanical failure.Inform the Transportation Director of routine maintenance and repair required for assigned bus or vehicle.Report all accidents and file required accident reports with the Transportation Director.Assist mechanic with maintenance and repair as needed.Perform other duties as assigned by Transportation Director.