Teacher Assistant-EC Behavior Support-19.75 Hours Weekly-Must Be Highly Qualified-Available 08/26/2024

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and document inspections as required by Transportation Operating Instructions for bus driver.

Reports mechanical defects or failures daily.

• In accordance with Transportation Operating Instructions for bus drivers, performs required post-trip inspection, to detect students who may still be on board the school bus asleep or incapacitated, to detect any other irregularities or vandalism to the bus interior.
• Operates the assigned school bus on the route(s) and schedule provided.
• Reports to Bus Coordinators and supervisors any students added to or deleted from the route by the school principal which will necessitate a change in the route, bus stops and / or schedules.
• Obeys all traffic laws and school bus regulations while operating the school bus.
• Observes all safety regulations and standards for school buses. This includes clearing the school bus and evacuating students quickly in the event of an emergency.
• Maintains discipline of students assigned to ride the school bus. Establishes a discipline plan that is consistent with school disciplinary objectives, and which provides a clear, progressive plan of consequences for students who cause disciplinary problems and rewards for those who maintain proper school bus safety standards.
• Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.
• Discharges students only at the authorized school or bus stop locations.
• Transports only authorized students.
• Keeps the school bus clean and free of papers, bottles, cans, food wrappers and other items which may present a safety problem or reflect negatively to efficient and quality operations.
• Reports all accidents as required by Transportation Operating Instructions, and remains at the scene until released by the on-scene transportation supervisor / authority.
• Completes all required reports, including such reports as may be required in the event of an accident or incident aboard the school bus.
• Remains in charge of all students aboard the bus at the time of an accident, determining the existence and extent of any injuries and maintaining the safety of all passengers.
• Secures the assigned bus before leaving the vehicle at the conclusion of a run or route. This includes parking the vehicle properly, making a visual inspection of the bus to check for damage and the possibility of remaining passengers, and securing all windows and doors to protect the interior of the vehicle.
• Shuttles buses back and forth between schools and the maintenance shop.
• Performs related work as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from high school and some experience driving large vehicles, with some experience transporting humans preferred, or and equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Considerable knowledge of safe and efficient practices and procedures used in the operation of a school bus.
• Considerable knowledge of traffic laws and school bus regulations.
• Considerable knowledge of safety regulations and standards for school bus
• Ability to inspect the bus according to Transportation Operating Instructions.
• Ability to detect and report observable mechanical defects or failures on the school bus.
• Ability to maintain discipline of students assigned to ride the bus.
• Ability to maintain a clean school bus.
• Ability to complete required records.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and initiative.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be physically able to operate a school bus. Must be able to decelerate the bus and firmly apply the brake in an emergency situation.

Must be able to turn the steering wheel of the vehicle rapidly in an emergency situation. Must be able to begin in seated position with seat belt fastened, parking brake released, and engine running, secure the bus (parking brake set, key removed), rise from the seat, exit through the rearmost emergency exit, and be in a position to assist passengers in exiting the bus within 20 seconds.

Must be able to perform basic life functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, grasping, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Possession of a valid North Carolina Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License with both a P (passenger) and S (school bus) endorsement.