Job Summary
split shift
Job Description / Essential Elements :
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
DEFINITION
Transport students, including those designated as Special Needs, safely from designated bus stops and / or school / therapy sites while operating a van or bus with a capacity up to ninety-one (91) passengers ;
and perform related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receive general supervision from the Director of Transportation and / or the Transportation Operations and Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor(s).
Receive technical guidance from the School Bus Driver Instructor(s) / Delegated Behind the Wheel Trainers. Receive assignments and routes from Operations Supervisors School Bus Driver Specialist(s).
May provide guidance to other adults aboard bus.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :
Essential Duties
Transport students from designated bus stops to schools and / or activities to meet the student needs and assist with other routes when breakdowns or other unusual circumstances occur, as assigned.
May lift students, and assist students into and out of bus as needed; escort students across streets when necessary.
May operate a mechanized wheelchair and / or lift to load, unload and ensure security of students and equipment.
Adhere to all Transportation Department and District policy.
Comply with all California and Federal Rules and Regulations regarding School Bus and Commercial Drivers.
Execute legally mandated daily pre-trip inspection. Maintain and complete accurate pre-trip inspection records. Report discrepancies and initiate corrective action.
Establish and maintain behavioral order among students, encouraging proper student conduct at all times; issue and complete necessary behavior citation paper work, communicate with parents and / or administrators regarding student behavior, occasionally attend parent conferences / IEP meetings.