Bus Driver

Exceptional Education Bus Driver

THIS IS A SUBSTITUTE POSITION

Supervisor: Executive Director of Operations, Assistant Director of Transportation, School Principal or designee

Job Goal: To provide transportation for special needs students as designated.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess and maintain a valid Alabama bus driver license (ABL) and commercial driver's license (CDL) with P/S endorsement.
• Maintain a current Alabama School Bus Physical or ALDOT Health Card as required by state law or the Alabama State Department of Education.
• Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
• Possess and maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record including the ability to remain insurable under school system insurance requirements.
• Ability to pass drug test in accordance with applicable law.
• Possess and maintain CPR certification.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate a school vehicle over an assigned route according to a defined time schedule, which may require driving during pre-daylight and dusk periods.
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force.
• Physical ability to perform all duties and responsibilities as specified by state and federal regulations, including but not limited to pre-trip inspections, post-trip inspections, and bus evacuations.
• Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

1. Demonstrates support for the school system, its vision, goals, and priorities.
2. Prepares and submits monthly school bus report.
3. Prepares and submits an accident report when involved in an accident.
4. Performs daily pre-trip inspection of the bus and completes and submits form. Performs post-trip inspection of the bus.
5. Performs duties in a courteous, professional manner.
6. Maintains a clean bus.
7. Adheres to all traffic laws and safety rules.
8. Operates wheelchair lift and locking equipment or other specialized devices needed by designated students.
9. Maintains discipline while students are on the bus.
10. Reports students with discipline problems to the proper authority.
11. Reports all accidents immediately to the transportation office and other appropriate officials; follows school system procedures related to accidents and post-accident activities.
12. Regulates heating, cooling and/or ventilation of the bus or vehicle for the comfort and safety of passengers.
13. Notifies supervisor and/or other appropriate authorities in case of mechanical failure of bus or lateness.
14. Maintains and uses communications and/or surveillance equipment on buses according to school system regulations.
15. Maintains cooperative and appropriate relationships with students, parents, community members and other employees.
16. Picks up and discharges students at authorized stops in accordance with assigned route and schedule.
17. Prepares for and assists students in evacuating the bus when necessary.
18. Transports students on field trips and outings, athletic events, and other extracurricular or co-curricular events (evenings, nights, or other times) as assigned.
19. Attends scheduled trainings.
20. Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
21. Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
22. Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.
23. Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
24. Properly cares for tools, equipment, and material resources of the school system.
25. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
26. Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
27. Reports identified mechanical needs to Transportation Department.
28. Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Supervisor(s).

Terms of Employment: As established by the Board and applicable state law.

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with 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 Jefferson County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.