What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Bus Driver position at American Falls School District #381?
Primary Function: Transports students to and from school and school related activities.
Responsibilities:
Drives a school bus on an assigned route
Loads and off-loads students at specific stops on an established time schedule
Checks vehicle fuel, signals, wipers, brakes, and other components daily to assure proper levels and/or operation
Reports mechanical difficulties to supervisor
Records mileage and student counts as required by district and state policy and procedures
Maintains vehicle cleanliness: sweeps and cleans rubbish in bus daily, mop as needed
Drives bus on special trips outside the district as assigned
Maintains discipline on bus and reports discipline problems to parents/school/ supervisor
Performs related work as required
Other responsibilities as assigned by the district
Key Relationships:
Director of Transportation: Reports to this position
Transportation department staff: Reports to and works directly with the assistant manager of maintenance and the assistant manager of training and dispatch
Drivers: cooperates with other bus drivers
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of a school bus
Knowledge of traffic signs and devices
Knowledge of safe motor vehicle driving techniques
Knowledge of state and district rules regarding traffic safety, passenger loading and unloading, and student management
Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and lawful manner during varying weather and traffic conditions
Ability to maintain order and discipline of students while being transported
Ability to make clear, brief and factual written reports
Must posses or be able to obtain, following a period of training, licenses necessary for operating a school bus (CDL, class B license with endorsements)
Some experience driving a heavy motor vehicle desirable
Completion of high school or equivalent
Certified Application
Certified Application is for those applying for Teaching positions; that have or will have an endorsement or equivalent from the Idaho State Board of Education
Classified Application
Classified Application is for those applying NON-Teaching positions; positions that you DO NOT need an endorsement from the State Board of Education
Questions:
American Falls School District Office Contact: Nikki Funk
208-226-5173 ext. 103
email: nikkif@sd381.k12.id.us
American Falls School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Values
American Falls serves... to care for our students, ensure their learning, and celebrate their graduation as citizens prepared to transform their dreams into realities.
American Falls celebrates the success of students, teachers and our community. We believe in working together to make American Falls the best place to live and raise a family.
American Falls is committed to the development of “Highly Effective” Teachers. We believe in teacher support because when a teacher is employed with us we want them to be successful!
Salary : $40,828 - $56,085