Bus Driver

JOB SUMMARY

Transporting students to and from school and other activities in a safe and efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position must be able to perform with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.

Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent as required by OAR 581-37-030, Oregon Department of Education.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Appropriate Oregon School Bus Drivers License
• Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents, and staff
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of students and their records.
• Ability to demonstrate standards of moral character and behavior to serve as an effective role model for students
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and staff.
• Drives school bus on an assigned route.
• Loads and unloads students at specific stops on an established time schedule with the utmost regard for safety
• Checks vehicle gas, oil, signals, wipers, brakes, lights, water and other components to assure proper levels and / or operation prior to each trip.
• Records gas, oil and mileage readings.
• Keeps vehicle clean inside and out.
• Does not drive more than ten total hours during any consecutive fifteen hour period.
• Must be willing and able to occasionally drive on weekends and during night time hours.
• Drives bus on special trips outside the district.
• Maintains discipline on bus and reports discipline problems according to district policy and procedures.
• Attends classes and training to keep license current.
• Reports traffic violations related to school bus operation to city, county, or state police agencies.
• Abides by federal and state laws and school district policies, procedures and rules.
• Makes provision for a responsible person to guard the rear of buses when backing up on school grounds.
• Participate in in-service training as assigned.
• Act as a friendly ambassador for the Mt. Angel School District.
• Perform such other duties (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may be assigned. Abides by federal and state laws and school district policies, procedures and rules.
• Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with community and staff.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Complies with applicable District, state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Attends work regularly and is punctual.
• Perform such other duties (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may be assigned.

School Bus Driver

Mt. Angel School District

2024-2025 school year

20 hours per week

POSTING DATE : 10 / 9 / 2024

PAY RANGE : $20.91 - $25.72

CONTRACT LENGTH : 192 days (adjusted)

QUALIFICATIONS :

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• CDL & ODE School Bus Driver's Certificate
• First Aid / CPR Training preferred

APPLICATION PROCESS :

To apply, either complete an application from or a classified application can be printed from our web site : www.masd91.org

Return completed application along with :

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Three current letters of recommendation

Only complete applications will be considered

DEADLINE :

Position open until filled. Applications will be screened as they are received and interviews will begin when the District believes it has received sufficient qualified applications.

START DATE : asap

CONTACT :

Jill Holland, Administrative Assistant

PO Box 1129

Mt. Angel, Oregon 97362

Phone : 503.845.2345 Fax : 503.845.2789

Mt. Angel School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator who fully and actively supports equal access for all people, regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability or Genetic Information.

Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Mt. Angel School District policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law. Veteran applicants will provide certification of eligibility for preference, in addition to other requested materials.