Bus Driver

Winterset CSD:

We will strive for excellence, ensuring all students are

College, Career, and Life Ready.

Job Description

Bus Driver

TITLE: Bus Driver

DEPARTMENT: Transportation Department

REPORTS TO: Director of Buildings & Grounds and Transportation Director

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Director of Building & Grounds and Transportation Director

BASIC FUNCTION: Responsible for driving a school bus to transport students to and from school via a predetermined route ensuring students arrive safely.


Qualifications:

1. Possess Chauffeur's Driver's License (CDL) with passenger and school bus endorsements and self certify every time a driver's license is renewed.
2. Pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) yearly school bus driver authorization card from the Department of Education.
3. Has an acceptable driving record and a thorough knowledge of traffic laws and school bus regulations.
4. Able to pass a DOT physical examination every two years as required by State of Iowa law as well as a pre-employment drug test.
5. Must be physically capable of operating a school bus, bus safety equipment, and in providing assistance to passengers in evacuations and in the performance of other duties required by a school bus driver.
6. New drivers must complete the New Driver Class on-line and a 3 hour face-to-face class within 6 months of obtaining their Class B CDL.
7. Drivers must complete an approved 3 hour training class every year after the initial six month training.
8. Must clear criminal and child abuse background check.
9. High school diploma or equivalent required, training commensurate with position desired.
10. Must be at least 18 years of age.
11. Preferred experience in transportation services or related experience.

SKILLS AND JOB FUNCTIONS (For all Winterset CSD Positions)

Demonstrated Experience or is Willing to Acquire the Following Skills:

1. Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of the district mission of "We will empower a community of lifelong learners who strive for personal excellence through meaningful relationships and real world, authentic learning experiences."
2. Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of the districts core values;
1. Excellence - high expectations for all in everything we do
2. Innovation - in our approach to problem solving and learning
3. Pride - in self, others, school, and community
4. Relationships - amongst all stakeholders as foundational to our success.
5. Sense of Belonging - where all students, staff, and community members feel valued and connected.
3. Exhibits essential dispositions necessary to build positive working relationships with administration, colleagues, parents, students and the Winterset community.
1. Ability to Affirm and Encourage Others
2. Ability to Grow Groups
3. Self-Control
4. Social Skills
5. Self-motivated
6. Optimistic
7. Ability to Demonstrate Genuine Caring
4. Exhibits effective communication skills
5. Demonstrates the ability to be self-directed and problem solve
6. Demonstrates enthusiasm towards learning and continuous growth as an educator and individual.
7. Demonstrates a positive attitude towards others and as member of our team
8. Demonstrates self-efficacy in that their actions empower others to learn.
9. Demonstrates confidentiality as needed and required.
10. Seeks out opportunities to improve professional competence through professional development.
11. Identifies individually and collaboratively areas for growth and seeks out opportunities to grow in these areas.
12. Complies with all Winterset Community School District Board Policies, Handbook Policies, and Contractual Responsibilities.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interpersonal Skills:

1. Interacts positively with staff and students.
2. Displays a positive attitude.
3. Responds appropriately to, and acts on, constructive feedback.

Performance Skills:

1. Drives according to state laws and school district policies and regulations.
2. Conducts pre-trip inspection of assigned bus and maintains condition of interior.
3. Responds to emergency situations in accordance with school district procedures.
4. Supervises and maintains order and control according to school district policy.
5. Satisfactorily completes required training programs and maintains appropriate certification as required by law.
6. Completes all required reports on time and in the manner prescribed.
7. Makes parent contact prior to start of school year and maintains communication with students, parents, and school staff.
8. Maintains a consistent time schedule and reports any changes to the supervisor of transportation.
9. Ensures bus is properly fueled, oil levels are maintained and any other operational needs are addressed prior to starting any run.
10. Performs duties, as assigned by supervisor.

Attendance:

1. Demonstrates punctuality and regular attendance

Professional Behavior:

1. Adheres to school and district policy and procedures.
2. Completes essential in-service training (e.g. blood borne pathogens, Chapter 103, etc.) and utilizes those procedures during the course of work.
3. Attends all meetings called by the supervisor of transportation.
4. Maintains confidentiality and communicates needs/concerns with supervisor.
5. Maintains appropriate appearance and attire for the school environment.
6. Performs other duties as assigned by supervising teacher or building principal.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be established in accordance with provisions of the Comprehensive Agreement.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Comprehensive Agreement.

Physical Requirements: Bending, carrying, climbing, travel between job sites, lifting, pushing-pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, operating a school bus and assisting students with bus evacuation.


Working Conditions: Includes extremes of temperature and humidity. Hazards include stairs and communicable diseases. Driving in various weather conditions.
The statement contained herein describes the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.

Any employee not covered by a negotiated contract agreement is an "at-will" employee. Either the school district or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause, so long as there is no violation of applicable federal or state law. The school district can define the number of days notice required of a terminating employee.

Notice of Nondiscrimination:

It is the policy of the Winterset Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district's Equity Coordinator, 303 Wambold Drive, Winterset Iowa, View phone number on click.appcast.io.