School Bus Driver

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Drive a school bus or other authorized vehicle on established routes and/or trips in support of district-approved activities, both in and out of school district boundaries. Perform pre-trip and post-trip duties as determined by district management. Assist Transportation Supervisor with repair, maintenance, service, inspection, and cleaning of all school buses and vehicles. Maintain current bus route information such as maps, run directions, student data, and other special instructions. Legible and accurate completion of forms, records, logs, and reports as required under district, state and federal guidelines. Ability to formulate and exercise successful student management procedures resulting in a safe, friendly, caring atmosphere. Ensure only authorized personnel board or ride in school buses and vehicles; report all acts of misconduct to the Transportation Supervisor. Follows / Observes all state, and federal requirements for the operation of school buses and vehicles; adheres to all applicable laws, traffic signs, rules of the road, and regulations both posted and not posted. Must be respectful, dependable, calm, firm, but not abusive. Must be alcohol free while on duty and refrain from the use of drugs and marijuana. Respond immediately to accidents, student emergencies, student illness or injuries. Perform basic first aid as appropriate and required. Be familiar with the use and care of fire extinguishers, warning devices, first aid, body fluid kits, and accident report forms. Perform emergency evacuation and earthquake drills as scheduled or directed. Ensures all students and passengers are seated; use of safety belts will be utilized if installed and as required by law. OTHER FUNCTIONS: Project a positive image by maintaining a suitable physical appearance, being courteous, and considerate of other motorists, and displaying acceptable language and personal habits. Accept responsibility for student development by being a positive role model. The ability to remain composed during an emergency situation and when dealing with student management and discipline. Sufficient strength and agility to assist ill or physically impaired students to enter or exit a school bus through the passenger service door. Ability to give, receive and follow written and oral instructions. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, as a team member or under direct supervision. Ability to support and value the efforts of ongoing cultural community projects and events. Must model and maintain exemplary punctuality and attendance. Other duties as assigned.