Special Needs Bus Driver (5926)

Purpose

• Transporting special needs students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions

• Ensuring vehicle is in safe operating condition

• Ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses

Responsibilities

• Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior

• Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations

• Assists Bus Assistant, students and other passengers

• Attends meetings, trainings, etc.

• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior

• Conducts emergency evacuation drills

• Drives school bus/s

• Fuels assigned vehicle, (e.g. oil, water, fuel, etc.)

• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections, (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.)

• Prepares documents and reports, (e.g. field trip reports, incident reports, inspection records, passenger misconduct, mileage logs, student counts, MIPS forms, etc.)

• Reports observations and/or incidents, (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, health, etc.)

• Responds to inquires, (e.g. students, parents, other school personnel, etc.)

• Supervises students and other passengers during transit

• Assists other personnel as may be required

Experience is desired. Full time with Benefits

• 25-40 hrs. per week. $15.25 per hour - depending on experience; w/Certificate. The District trains new bus drivers.

Qualifications

• Alcohol and Drug Test, Pre-placement Physical Exam, Criminal Justice fingerprint/background clearance, Random drug testing.

This is a 10 month School Year position only.