Part-Time Bus Driver for Special Events

Part-Time School Bus Driver for Field Trips and Special Events

Reports To: Superintendent

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of BCII and FBI background checks
• Successful completion of drug and alcohol testing
• Ability to meet all criteria and qualifications established by the Federal government and the State of Ohio for bus driver certification and possess the appropriate licensing and/or such alternatives as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
• Be of legal age (Section 3327.10 of the Revised Code)
• Physical capability of appropriately lifting and managing handicapped pupils when necessary

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of state and local transportation laws and appropriate safety procedures
• Ability to work with other employees in a productive and cooperative manner
• Meet the medical requirements of a school bus driver through an annual physical (Rule 3301-83-07)
• Complete preservice and annual inservice training (Rule 3301-83-10 of the Administrative Code)
• Attend a yearly safety meeting as required by the State of Ohio
• Instruct students on evacuation procedures and emergency drills and rules as required by the Ohio Pupil Transportation Operations and Safety Rules
• Observe and follow all regulations covered in the Ohio Pupil Transportation Operations and Safety Rules
• Remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse throughout his/her employment
• Perform, in a professional manner, those duties assigned which deal with students, parents school employees, and the community
• Be responsible for the safe operation of the school bus in the transportation of students
• Properly perform and record the required daily pre-trip inspection in accordance with Ohio Pupil Transportation Operation and Safety Rules (3301-83-11) and be aware of the performance of assigned bus and report any deficiencies to the Superintendent or designee
• Comply with and perform safe driving procedures
• Administer the assertive discipline policy as set forth by the Governing Board
• Use approved procedures in reporting bus accidents and complete forms on any and all accidents
• Be constantly alert to the whereabouts of each and every student assigned to his/her route inside and outside of the bus

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to walk up and down steps
• Recognize and respond to emergency situations quickly and calmly
• Show the characteristics of reliability, dependability, and initiative
• Keep the bus well cleaned inside and outside
• Complete of reports and provide information as required by Board procedures and policies and/or Transportation Supervisor
• Work safely and report any potential problems to the Superintendent
• Assist transportation aide with operation of wheelchair lift as needed
• Serve as a role model for
• Provide an atmosphere on the bus conducive to the educational process
• Perform such other duties as may be required by the Superintendent or designee

The performance responsibilities specified are not meant to be an exhaustive list of all specific activities in which the person filling this position engages. Rather the responsibilities are examples of typical tasks in which the person is involved, on an ongoing basis, while occupying this position.

The Ashtabula County Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer. This job description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, and other unforeseen events.

Adopted by the ACESC Governing