Class C Auxiliary Driver

School Bus Driver

Responsible for safely driving students to and from school on a schedule assigned by the Director of Transportation or designee. This position also serves as a standby bus monitor when not driving students. A standby bus monitor shares responsibility with the bus driver for the care and safety of students being transported by bus to and from school.

Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Licensure

• Texas Class C driver's license plus 2 years' experience driving an automobile
• Successful completion of behind-the-wheel training
• Must pass randomly administered drug and alcohol tests (a refusal for drug and or alcohol test will be considered an automatic positive)
• Must pass an annual DOT physical examination by an approved health professional

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form with all levels of management both internal and external
• Knowledge of student discipline procedure
• Ability to manage student behavior
• Ability to operate all types of automobiles in the CCISD Fleet in a safe and effective manner
• Acceptable motor vehicle record
• Ability to evacuate students in the event of an accident / emergency
• Ability to manage students in a safe and appropriate transportation environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with parents and students
• Be able to maintain confidentiality of all records
• Must like and have a genuine concern for the safety of children and young adults
• Must safely fit behind the steering wheel of all CCISD vehicles without obstructing the movement of the steering wheel
• Must maintain student records, behavior, and passenger confidentiality to comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)

Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Demonstrates ability to adjust to different assignments daily
• Demonstrates ability to adjust to different student population daily
• Demonstrates the ability to work with campuses

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Transport students to and from school in a white fleet vehicle requiring a Class C license, while observing all traffic laws and safety regulations and adhering to established schedules.
2. Maintain records necessary for local and state reporting.
3. Responsible for preventive care of assigned automobiles, including keeping vehicle clean and fueled.
4. Maintain current route maps and folders. It is the driver's responsibility to maintain current folder schedule time and have all changes approved by the supervisor.
5. Maintain up-to-date seating charts for all runs and submit updated copies to Operations.
6. Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections before and after each run and submit work orders for needed repairs. Properly operate communication equipment.
7. Responsible for the safe transportation of students to and from school.
8. Assist students in loading and unloading.
9. Maintain accurate time checks and student counts as required.
10. Monitor on a bus as needed.
11. Provide emergency assistance to special needs students as needed.
12. Identify by name all of the students who ride the bus.
13. Maintain up-to-date seating charts for all assigned runs.
14. Demonstrate bus evacuation to students on bus as needed.
15. Report all accidents, vehicle damage, and student injuries, and complete required reports as needed.
16. Be aware of all student's disabilities and special needs, if needed.
17. Ability to evacuate the bus from any emergency exit safely and in a timely manner.
18. Maintain appropriate student management environment, documenting and reporting inappropriate and unacceptable behavior to appropriate administrators.
19. Recognize and report evidence of abuse and neglect.
20. Communicate with schools, the public, and students in such a manner as to encourage their cooperation and respect.
21. Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
22. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.
23. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
24. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
25. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
26. Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
27. Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.
28. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
29. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
30. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
31. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
32. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
33. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
34. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

• Possess mental maturity and emotional stability to operate vehicle safely with distractions from sometimes loud and boisterous students
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factor

• Occasional district travel
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours
• Moderate walking, carrying, bending, climbing, lifting, kneeling, pulling, pushing, and reaching
• Required to use a Bio-Kit and may be exposed to bodily fluids and other contagions
• Exposure to extreme weather conditions and fluctuations in temperature

Days in Contract: 183

Anticipated Schedule: 6-9 AM & 1:30-5 PM

Pay Grade: AUX 4