About this role
North Scott Community School District is looking to hire a Bus Driver. Apply today to join our team. QUALIFICATIONS:
• Have current CDL for the State of IOWA.
• Demonstrate aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor JOB GOAL: By providing safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district's curricular and extra-curricular program PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Adhere to all traffic laws, regulations, and speed limits.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Monitors student behavior on the bus to ensure a safe and orderly environment.
• Reinforce positive behavior and bus expectations.
• Enforce school bus safety rules and regulations, addressing issues such as bullying, fighting, or disruptive behavior.
• Support students with special needs, medical needs and/or accommodations as outlined in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or 504 plans.
• Reports any behavioral issues or incidents to the building principal or transportation supervisor and communicates effectively with parents when necessary.
• Keeps assigned bus clean.
• Follows designated routes and maintaining the schedule
• Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects. Fills out daily inspection sheets.
• Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Discharges students only at authorized stops.
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
• Transports only authorized students.
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
• Enforces regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
• Maintaining a professional, respectful, and friendly demeanor with students, parents, and school staff.
• Participate in training sessions and professional development opportunities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine, ten, eleven or twelve-month year. Salary and work year to be established by the Board. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated per contract language.