About this role
TITLE
Bus Driver
QUALIFICATIONS
- 1. Pass a medical physical, D.O.T. drug test, and criminal background check.
- 2. Possess a valid class “B” CDL driver's license with proper endorsements.
- 3. Possess school bus driver permit.
- 4. Be of good character.
- 5. Ability to interact with students while maintaining order on a bus.
REPORTS TO
Director of Transportation
JOB GOAL
A school bus driver is responsible for the safe transportation of students to and from school and also to school sponsored events.
The driver maintains the safety of the bus through driving skills and through student behavior management.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
- 1. Perform daily inspections of bus.
- 2. Complete requested weekly and monthly documentation.
- 3. Maintain order, by following policy, necessary for safe transportation of school children.
- 4. Obey all driving laws, road signs, and signals.
- 5. Be available for emergency transportation and early dismissal.
- 6. Maintain good rapport with children and parents.
- 7. Safely transport students from school to destination.
- 8. Keep assigned bus clean.
- 9. Transports only authorized students and discharges students only at authorized stops.
- 10. Follow all requirements set forth by DESE and District Board
Policies.
- 11. Perform other duties as assigned by the Board of Education or administration.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Bus drivers will perform their duties during the days school is in session
as established by the Board of Education.
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Assistant Transportation
Director and, Director of Transportation.