Special Programs Student Transportation Driver/ Bus Monitor

Special Programs Transportation Driver / Bus MonitorTo safely transport Special Programs (SPED) students to and from assigned locations, including routes to San Antonio and Seguin, while also serving as a bus monitor when not assigned to a driving route. This position ensures the safety, supervision, and well-being of students during transport.Safely operate a school bus transporting Special Programs students to and from school or homeServe as a bus monitor on SPED routes when not drivingFollow assigned routes and directions; adjust routes as needed due to traffic, weather, or road conditionsEnsure the safety, discipline, and comfort of students during transportAssist students with boarding and exiting the busSecure wheelchairs and other adaptive equipment properlySupervise student behavior and maintain a safe environmentRespond appropriately to emergency situationsCommunicate effectively with students, staff, and parentsMaintain confidentiality regarding student informationClear and valid Texas driver's licenseAbility to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical examAbility to complete required driver training: Successful completion of 20-hour school bus certification course (provided by the district)Ability to follow written and verbal instructionsProficient map reading skillsAbility to manage student behaviorAbility to communicate effectively with othersTransport students using school vehicle daily following assigned route and adhere to established schedulesAnticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustment to ensure student safety and reduce delaysPerform pre- and post-trip inspections according to specifications to ensure vehicle can be operated safely and notify supervisor of needed repairsReport all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, mechanical problems, and complete required corresponding reportsSupervise students being transported in vehicleMaintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of studentsReport student discipline problems to appropriate administrator regarding student's behavior when warrantedPerform emergency evacuation of students on vehicle when the situation warrantsAbility to work effectively with students, including those with special needsObserve all traffic laws and safety regulations for school vehiclesEnsure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar, and reflectorCorrect unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisorReport any hazardous conditions along scheduled routesMaintain safety certificationHelp to coordinate daily use of district owned vehiclesHelp to monitor students on campus as neededStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to remain calm and professional in all situationsDependable, flexible, and able to follow directionsProlonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pullingProlonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reachingRegular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases); work around moving vehiclesMaintain emotional control under stress