Bus Driver

Job Title: Bus Driver

To transport students in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.

Essential Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama Statutes and State Board of Education regulations.
• Valid Alabama Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and verification of an acceptable driving record through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
• Successful completion of driver's training course meeting state and federal standards.
• Must pass a drug screening test as required by federal, state, and local policies.
• Must be insurable under the underwriting guidelines of the Barbour County Schools insurer.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of highway and traffic safety. Ability to operate light and/or heavy-duty buses in a safe and economical way. Ability to understand and carry out both written and oral directions. Ability to exercise appropriate disciplinary techniques. Ability to follow a daily routing schedule. Ability to relate and communicate effectively with parents, students, and school personnel. Ability to tolerate highly stressful situations. Ability to pass a physical exam as required by Alabama State Board of Education Administrative rules. Ability to complete CPR training and certification if required. Ability to pass a DOT physical exam, Ability to be regular and predictable in attendance. Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers, supervisors, students, parents, and the public. Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Transport students to and from school and on assigned trips safely and efficiently.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local laws related to bus transportation.
• Observe all safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintain discipline of students and report discipline problems to the school administrators.
• Fuel bus according to system transportation guidelines/policies.
• Keep assigned bus clean according to system transportation policies.
• Follow assigned route and schedule.
• Recommend to supervisor changes in bus routes or bus loads.
• Complete pre- and post-trip safety inspections and notify proper authority of mechanical defects and lateness.
• Discharge students only at authorized stops.
• Transport only authorized students.
• Ensure no smoking, drinking, or eating on bus.
• Instruct students in safety precautions and practices.
• Conduct bus evacuation drills as required.
• Be aware of additional duties related to transportation of exceptional education students, such as door-to-door loading and unloading, assisting with wheelchairs, understanding each student's exceptionality and the development of special loading/unloading procedures.
• Interact appropriately with children, bus assistants, if applicable, transportation and school personnel.
• Report all accidents involving a school bus.
• Follow all transportation policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the staff members, supervisor, bus assistant if applicable, students, parents, administrators, and other contact persons using tact and good judgment.
• Follow attendance, punctuality, and proper dress rules.
• Ensure adherence to good safety standards.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
• Model and maintain high ethical standards.
• Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain expertise in assigned area to fulfill project goals and objectives.
• Participate successfully in the training programs offered to increase skill and proficiency related to assignment.
• Keep supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events.
• Respond to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
• Exhibit interpersonal skills to work as an effective team member.
• Demonstrate support for the school system and its goals and priorities.
• Demonstrate initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare all required reports and maintain all appropriate records.
• Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Barbour County Board of Education Division of Human Resources reserves the right to amend the job description as needed, without notice.

THE BARBOUR COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments.