What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver position at Alabama State Department of Education?
AUBURN CITY SCHOOLS
BUS DRIVER - 182 CONTRACT DAYS
Full-time employment 5 hours to 8 hours per day
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama Statutes and State Board of Education regulations.
- Valid Alabama Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and verification of an acceptable driving record through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
- Successful completion of driver’s training course meeting state and federal standards.
- Must pass a drug screening test as required by federal, state and local policies.
- Must be insurable under the underwriting guidelines of the Auburn City Schools insurer.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of highway and traffic safety. Ability to operate light and/or heavy-duty buses in a safe and economical way. Ability to understand and carry out both written and oral directions. Ability to exercise appropriate disciplinary techniques. Ability to follow a daily routing schedule. Ability to relate and communicate effectively with parents, students and school personnel. Ability to tolerate highly stressful situations. Ability to pass a physical exam as required by Alabama State Board of Education Administrative rules. Ability to complete CPR training and certification if required. Ability to pass a DOT physical exam, Ability to be regular and predicable in attendance. Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers, supervisors, students, parents, and the general public. Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
REPORTS TO:
Principal
Transportation Coordinator
JOB GOAL
To transport students in a safe, efficient and timely manner.
SUPERVISES: Bus Assistant if assigned
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- (1) Transport students to and from school and on assigned trips safely and efficiently.
- (2) Comply with all federal, state and local laws related to bus transportation.
- (3) Observe all safety regulations for school buses.
- (4) Maintain discipline of students and report discipline problems to the school administrators.
- (5) Fuel bus according to system transportation guidelines/policies.
- (6) Keep assigned bus clean according to system transportation policies.
- (7) Follow assigned route and schedule.
- (8) Recommend to supervisor changes in bus routes or bus loads.
- (9) Complete pre- and post-trip safety inspections and notify proper authority of mechanical defects and lateness.
- (10) Discharge students only at authorized stops.
- (11) Transport only authorized students.
- (12) Ensure no smoking, drinking or eating on bus.
- (13) Instruct students in safety precautions and practices.
- (14) Conduct bus evacuation drills as required.
- (15) Be aware of additional duties related to transportation of exceptional education students, such as door-to-door loading and unloading, assisting with wheelchairs, understanding each student’s exceptionality and the development of special loading/unloading procedures.
- (16) Interact appropriately with children, bus assistants, if applicable, transportation and school personnel.
- (17) Report all accidents involving a school bus.
- (18) Follow all transportation policies and procedures.
- (19) Communicate effectively with the staff members, supervisor, bus assistant if applicable, students, parents, administrators and other contact persons using tact and good judgment.
- (20) Follow attendance, punctuality and proper dress rules.
- (21) Ensure adherence to good safety standards.
- (22) Maintain confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
- (23) Model and maintain high ethical standards.
- (24) Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
- (25) Maintain expertise in assigned area to fulfill project goals and objectives.
- (26) Participate successfully in the training programs offered to increase skill and proficiency related to assignment.
- (27) Keep supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events.
- (28) Respond to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
- (29) Exhibit interpersonal skills to work as an effective team member.
- (30) Demonstrate support for the school system and its goals and priorities.
- (31) Demonstrate initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement.
- (32) Prepare all required reports and maintain all appropriate records.
- (33) Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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 as needed to move objects.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system’s approved compensation plan.
Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
Job Description Supplement No. 08
*Essential Performance Responsibilities