DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Drives a bus and possibly other vehicles.
2. Ensures children are safely transported on the bus by checking seat belts, ensuring car seats are
appropriately installed and monitor that children stay seated.
3. Checks the bus to make sure all children have exited following each route.
4. Ensures that children are released only to a parent or designated person, in accordance with release
policy.
5. Assist the Bus Monitors in maintaining a positive social environment that supports the extension of
classroom learning environments on the bus.
6. The person in this position must have the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe
manner.
7. Protects the safety of children by implementing active supervision techniques to ensure no child is left
alone or unsupervised at any time.
8. Follows all state, federal and corporate regulations and rules including, but not limited to, limiting the
number of riders to the legal capacity of the vehicle, ensuring an appropriate staff/child ratio on the
vehicle and ensuring children are in car seats.
9. Assists in establishing and maintaining bus routes, deviating only in emergency situations.
10. Maintains accurate vehicle attendance records and other required paperwork.
11. Cleans the interior and exterior of vehicles.
12. Ensures emergency supplies, safety and other equipment are maintained and properly stored and
mounted.
13. Ensures the bus is operating correctly including, but not limited to, checking the vehicle
communication system, conducting pre-and post-trip inspections and following vehicle maintenance
schedules.
14. Communicates in a positive manner with staff, parents and children.
15. Bus Drivers escort children to/from their classroom and convey any messages between parents and
the teacher, as well as any incidents on the bus.
16. Bus Drivers need to collaborate with the Bus Monitor and classroom staff to teach children safe riding
practices and safety procedures on and off the bus. Conducts regular bus evacuation drills.
17. Participates in staff meetings, committees, and training sessions.
18. Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
19. Works in cooperation with supervisor to develop and document progress on professional
development plan. Actively engages in professional development activities to increase qualifications in
accordance with Corporation’s Core Values.
20. May perform lawn maintenance or minor facility maintenance/repairs.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has no direct supervisory duties but is expected to train or explain work procedures to
others.
ROLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience Requirements:
• No formal education is required but must be able to follow standard practices and instructions, keep
routine records and communicate with staff, parents, and children.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. is recommended.
• Valid CDL license is required, including ability to pass CDL physical.
• Must be able to get certification for CPR and First Aid after hire and recertify as required.
• Must have seven years of driving experience.
• Prior experience driving a bus is preferred.
• Clean driving record.
Skills and Abilities:
• Bus Drivers should have knowledge about federal, state, and local transportation requirements.
• Knowledge of the geographic locale and, whenever possible, the language spoken by the families
served.
• Ability to problem solve and provide leadership whenever an emergency occurs.
• Reaction Time —The ability to quickly respond to a signal when it appears.
• Response Orientation —The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response
to two or more different signals. It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with
the hand, foot, or other body part.
• Selective Attention —The ability to concentrate on a task over a period without being distracted.
• Peripheral Vision —The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes
are looking ahead
