Job Details

Summary: Drive a bus to transport special needs students over specified routes according to time schedule.  Comply with traffic regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

1. Drive school bus to transport students safely and professionally. Follow established schedules/routes.
2. Conduct daily check and preparation of vehicle.
   • Pre- and post-trip inspections of vehicle
   • Checks and replenishes fluids
   • Reports needed mechanical repairs
   • Cleans and disinfects interior of vehicle - including sweeping, washing, mopping
   • Cleans exterior of vehicle
3. Assist with special needs of students, including:
   • Assist students in wheelchairs on and off the vehicle and secures the wheelchairs on the bus
   • Monitor conduct of students
   • Manage student behavior problems
   • Position students
   • Lift students
   • Restrain students consistent with training
   • Assist students with other needs as identified
4. Administer first aid.
5. Report bus and/or student accidents/injuries to transportation supervisor or his/her designee.
6. Maintains written records and submits reports in a timely manner.
7. Train bus attendants.
8. Load and unload equipment, materials, etc.
9. Conduct emergency evacuation drills as directed.
10. Comply with all traffic laws and ordinances. Comply with Commercial Driver laws and regulations. Comply with district school bus passenger rules and regulations.
11. Communicate in an appropriate fashion with students, parents and employees.
12. Regular and predictable attendance is required for this position.
13. Various other related duties as assigned.