Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Position: Bus Driver - Part time as needed for Athletic Events, Field Trips, and Other Events/Activities.

Reports to: Transportation Coordinator

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED
• Valid license to drive a school bus and an Alabama driver's license
• Valid commercial driver's license
• Physical every two years (or sooner as prescribed by physician) such health and age requirement as the Board may require
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities:

• Observe all traffic laws, safety regulations, policies, and procedures regarding school buses in accordance with Federal, State, and local government agencies, and the policies of University Charter School.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with school age children.
• Professional appearance and perform duties in a manner that will promote good public relations.
• Ability to remain both drug and alcohol free in the workplace and be subject to random drug and alcohol testing according to University Charter School policy.
• Be regular and punctual attendance and follow correct procedure for signing in.
• Maintain appropriate student management and reports student incidents to the appropriate supervisors.
• Work with the Transportation Coordinator/Administrator of Grade Level to solve discipline problems.
• Participate in bus evacuation drills in accordance with approved procedure.
• Transport authorized passengers only, following the assigned time schedule, and route.
• Discharge students at authorized stops only.
• Keep assigned bus clean.
• Maintain effective communication with Transportation Coordinator.