GENERAL SUMMARY Under limited supervision, responsible for providing safe transportation of students to and from school and back to their homes. Reports to the Director of Transportation.
Education and Experience: Must have valid license to drive a school bus. Must be at least 18 years old with no more than 4 points against driver’s license. Must have 10 hours of driving experience under supervision of an experienced driver.
Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of school District policies and procedures pertinent to the duties of the job. Thorough knowledge of handling discipline and working with students. Knowledge of basic clerical functions and modern office procedures and equipment.
Skills/Effort: Written and verbal communication skills necessary to handle difficult and emotional situations. Skills in organization and maintenance of records and files. Ability to make decisions in non-routine situations requiring good judgment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, parents and other individuals/groups with interest in the District. Ability to handle disciplinary actions and disruptions.
Working Conditions: Generally conducts duties in a vehicle with some exposure to environmental conditions. Physical demands are restricted to office work requiring the lifting/moving of items weighing up to 25 pounds. Job requires the operation of standard office equipment. No overnight travel is required.
Responsibility: No budgetary responsibility. Responsible for supervising assigned students on bus.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.