What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver - SPED position at Franklin County Schools?
1. Transport only authorized students for the specific bus over the specified route according to the designated time schedule.
2. Abide by all local, state, or federal traffic laws, rules, and regulations;
3. Maintain discipline when students are on the bus and reports promptly any student misconduct to the principal;
4. Assume responsibility for knowing and following safety rules, then apply proper associated procedures to ensure the safety of all parties;
5. Perform daily mechanical checks on oil, gas, tires, lights, and doors; as well as the routine pre-trip and post-trip inspections;
6. Clean the bus each day to maintain it in the proper fashion;
7. Promptly report all accidents and incidents (even those alleged) and complete all required reports;
8. Check the bus at the end of every run to ensure that all students have left the bus; and
9. Perform all other duties deemed necessary by the Transportation Director and the Director of Schools.
To ensure the safety and welfare of students and staff, the district shall require criminal history background checks and fingerprinting of applicants for teaching positions and any other positions that require proximity to children.
Additionally, satisfactory results from a required pre-employment drug screen as well as checks with various state/federal registries are required before an applicant is actually employed by Franklin County Schools.
