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TITLE: Bus Driver PRIMARY SUPERVISOR: Director Of Transportation APPOINTMENT: Bus Drivers shall be appointed annually, upon the recommendation of the Director of Transportation to the Superintendent. QUALIFICATIONS:
• Shall have a working knowledge of computers.
• Shall have demonstrated people skills to indicate ability to function in a team oriented environment. 3. Shall have a high school diploma, GED Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.
• Shall have one years experience in the operation of a motor vehicle.
• Shall hold a valid Kentucky Commercial Class B driver's license, including passenger endorsement; School Bus Certificate; and must pass driving record check.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Shall have the ability to sit, stoop, possibly lift up to 50 pounds or more, any and all body movements as related to the job description. JOB GOAL: To operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students; provide safe and efficient transportation for District students to and from school, special events and field trips; perform daily inspections and operate maintenance of vehicle; assist in the loading and unloading of physically and mentally handicapped students as necessary. GENERAL DUTIES and PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Shall determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Shall present a positive image of the school to parents, and convey to them the school's genuine concern with the education, growth and development of each student.
• Shall seek to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.
• Shall work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and the community.
• Shall carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.
• Shall react positively to directives.
• Shall have a willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals and staff.
• Shall maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student's educational records.
• Shall strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Shall take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Shall adhere to School Board of Education Policies and Procedures.
SPECIFIC DUTIES and PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Shall drive a school bus over designated routes in accordance with specified time schedules and in accordance with regulations and laws related to pupil transportation in the State following specified schedules.
• Shall transport students to and from school, special events and field trips.
• Shall pick up and discharge students, under varying weather conditions, at established bus stops.
• Shall report incidents which affect the safety of students.
• Shall maintain bus in a safe operating condition through prescribed daily vehicle inspections and driver maintenance including cleaning windows, mirrors and bus interior.
• Shall check and maintain fuel, oil and water levels.
• Shall check brakes, brake lights and doors.
• Shall report mechanical defects and malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Shall maintain order and discipline among students on bus following District policies and procedures regarding disciplining of students and contact with school officials, parents and the public.
• Shall interact with parents regarding questions, concerns and disputes.
• Shall perform emergency bus evacuation drills as required by Kentucky Administration Regulations.
• Shall transport physically handicapped and mentally handicapped children to and from designated locations.
• Shall lift and secure wheel chairs.
• Shall assist in the loading and unloading of handicapped children as necessary.
• Shall observe applicable local, State and federal policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Shall fuel and clean exterior and interior of buses including picking up debris, sweeping and mopping floor, wiping upholstery and cleaning headlights.
• Shall maintain records concerning vehicle maintenance, miles driven and number of children transported and other related matters.
• Shall prepare student conduct, incident and accident reports.
• Shall attend safety and preventive emergency meetings when required.
• Shall utilize two-way radio for bus to bus and bus to base communication.
• Shall perform first aid according to established guidelines and procedures.
• Shall perform any other duties related to the position as assigned by the supervisor.
DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT: 181 days/4 hours per day (unless otherwise specified by district/school needs) SALARY: Commensurate with the school district's Classified Salary Schedule