Normandy Schools Collaborative is seeking experienced Bus Drivers to support school efforts by executing a shared vision and mission for enhanced student learning to achieve dramatic gains in student achievement. Reporting to the Transportation Supervisor, the Bus Driver will support the vision for school culture and ensure that students are preparing for the next level. 

Summary of Position:

 
The Bus Driver will provide safe transportation to and from school and school-related activities for students, teachers, coaches, parents, and chaperones on field trips and activity trips, and for all other passengers authorized and approved by the Transportation Department or School District Administration in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth.  The Bus Driver will also demonstrate the necessary behaviors that support Normandy Schools Collaborative Five Pillars (Professionalism, Accountability, Collaboration, Trust, Respect). 

The Bus Driver will ensure a safe and orderly ride.  Bus Drivers will pre-inspect the vehicle before each trip and ensure that the maintenance concerns are addressed. In addition, Bus Drivers will fuel the bus, maintain cleanliness, and may assist students with seating and safe storage of items. They will provide direction to the students both during routine activities and during emergencies. Bus drivers are responsible for overall student safety, and, are to report behavioral issues to the building principals in a timely manner.

STATUS:  Part Time / School Term

HOURS:  Morning and Afternoon Run/Mid-day Run, depending on route assignment.  Possible weekends on field trips.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

General

1. Follow all established policies, practices, and procedures in terms of duties and responsibilities of the position as delegated by the Director of Transportation.
2. Enjoy working with children of all ages and be sensitive to their needs.
3. Able to understand and have empathy for students of all ages.
4. Must establish and maintain effective communication with those contacted in the course of work.
5. Maintain a cooperative, harmonious relationship with professionals and others within the school setting which fosters recognition and respect for every individual.
6. Perform such tasks as the supervisor may request in order to promote cooperative team work.
7. Employee will follow all health and safety rules, policies and procedures.
8. Perform duties according to the district’s safety and health policies.
9. Use respectable language at all times.
10. Must be neat, clean and dress appropriately.
11. Display professional behavior when working with students, families, co-workers and others in the community.
12. Have knowledge of common safety hazards and necessary safety precautions for self and others, sufficient to be able to establish a safe work environment. Ability to use the principles of safety and to perform skills protecting the health and safety of self, students and co-workers.
13. Physically capable of performing bus evacuation techniques, lifting and positioning students to a safe area, away from the vehicle.

Specific

1. Safely operate all types of vehicles used to transport pupils and perform successfully as a driver.
2. Follow assigned schedules and routes unless permission received from supervisor.

3. Perform a pre-trip inspection prior to each bus run and check fuel level before leaving bus lot. Following each run, check the bus for lost or sleeping children and objects left behind by student passengers.

1. Understand mechanical functions of a school bus and report vehicle defects using the established form.
2. Follow district policies regarding reporting of accidents and/or incidents. This includes completion of a written report and obtaining an accident report from the appropriate police agency.
3. Have knowledge of local, state and federal rules, regulations, ordinances and laws regarding student transportation operations. Obey all state and federal laws.
4. Follow all procedures, policies and directives of the district.
5. Keep work area in a neat and organized manner. Keep district vehicles clean inside and out.
6. React appropriately and independently in emergency situations.
7. Assist with medical and behavior problems.
8. Keep all students information confidential.
9. Maintain accurate and timely records regarding:
1. Daily mileage
2. Amount of fuel consumed
3. Rider attendance
10. Assure that students get on and off the school bus in a safe and orderly fashion.
11. Report inappropriate behavior to principal using the designated form.
12. Interact effectively with students/consumers.
13. Demonstrate an awareness of the potential risk and consistently use universal precautions in relation to “infection control”.
14. Able to learn and perform new skills.

18. Complete other transportation duties as assigned by the district and/or transportation director

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with employees of all levels, as well as parents, students and community members.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to possess a calm demeanor when dealing with students, parents and school personnel. Maintain composure when confronted by angry motorists.
• Ability to walk up and down bus stairs; exit through emergency door when necessary.
• Ability to evacuate bus, if necessary, including the ability to lift, move, or drag students weighing 100 +/- pounds in the event of an emergency.
• Ability to drive bus during extremely hot or cold temperatures, and all types of weather including snow, sleet, rain, etc. .
• Ability to fasten and unfasten physical restraint.
• Ability to undergo training to administer medications, including, but not limited to injections for allergies (such as peanut or bee sting allergies.)
• Respect for student, teachers, parents, and support staff.
• Ability to move throughout building and in the surrounding facility outside the office (i.e. bus parking lot).

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

1. Possess a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) class A or B, without air brake restriction and with “S” (school bus) and “P” (passenger) endorsements.
2. Must be able to drive any bus owned or operated by the district of the same classification (GVWR and equipment) allowed by the endorsements / restrictions on the Driver’s CDL.
3. Be able to pass the annual physical as prescribed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for the operation of a school bus, including PPD or X-ray for tuberculosis screen. Successfully pass random, periodic, and post-accident drug and alcohol tests in accordance with DOT regulations.
4. High school diploma or equivalent.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Buses, fueling equipment, cleaning equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee continuously is interacting with the public, staff, and students.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.