School Bus Driver
Under the direction of the Superintendent/Principal, operate a school bus or district vehicle over designated routes to transport students safely and efficiently to an assigned location on a designated route; observe legal and non-aggressive defensive driving practices; perform regular safety inspections; ensure the safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.
ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ? Operate a school bus along a designated route; pick up and discharge students in accordance with time schedules; observe legal and defensive driving practices; assure compliance with applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations. ? Maintain order and discipline among passengers on the bus in accordance with policies related to disciplining students; enforce district policies and procedures related to transportation of students. ? Monitor student activities and behavior; reports observations and/or incidents (e.g., bus stop compliance, discipline, accidents, passenger inappropriate social behavior). ? Determine appropriate action in emergency situations according to established guidelines; administer first aid to passengers as needed. ? Conduct required daily safety inspections of buses; inspect the interior, exterior and engine of buses to assure safe operational condition; report mechanical malfunctions or other problems as required. ? Maintain buses in a clean and safe operating condition; wash, sweep and clean the exterior, interior and windows of assigned buses; refuel, service and prepare vehicles for operation. ? Supervise the loading and unloading of general education students and students with special needs; assure students with special needs are seated safety and seat belts, harnesses and wheelchair clamps are secured as required. ? Provide bus evacuation and safety instruction to district staff and students. ? Load, secure, transport and unload equipment and cargo. ? Transport students, staff and parents on field trips or other events; meet scheduled departure and arrival times as assigned. NWGA Charter Academy Job Description ? Prepare and maintain related logs, work orders, records and reports. ? Record and submit reports on driving time, mileage, fuel and oil consumption, student counts and safety inspections. ? Operate equipment, including wheelchair lifts, tie downs, seat belts, harnesses and other adaptive equipment as necessary. ? Operate a two-way radio for bus to bus and bus to base communications. ? Attend safety meetings, in-service training and programs as assigned.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Certain professional and personal characteristics are essential for success. The Occupational Therapist must: ? Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy ? Exhibit a passion for ensuring the safe travel of students and staff ? Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and families ? Model empathy, patience, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
QUALIFICATIONS Required Credentials ? Graduation from high school or equivalent GED ? Valid Georgia bus driver license Knowledge of: ? Safe and defensive driving practices ? Proper operations of school buses ? Applicable Georgia motor vehicle codes, Education code and State and federal traffic and student transportation laws, policies, guidelines and regulations ? Basic first aid procedures ? Basic record-keeping techniques ? Proper usage of a two-way radio ? Health and safety regulations ? Oral and written communication skills NWGA Charter Academy Job Description Preferred Credentials ? Prior experience as a school bus driver ? First aid certification
OTHER REQUIREMENTS Ability to: ? Drive a school bus safely and efficiently ? Learn and apply policies and procedures related to student discipline on buses ? Maintain a safe discipline level among passengers ? Learn and follow designated routes ? Learn and interpret rules, regulations, laws and policies governing the district ? Maintain the bus in clean and proper working condition ? Conduct safety inspections and perform routine preventive maintenance ? Understand and follow oral and written directions ? Meet schedules and timelines ? Pre-employment drug screening ? Criminal justice/fingerprint clearance ? Participate in required trainings to include the EL Model of the school ? Perform other duties as assigned
WORKING CONDITIONS & DEMANDS OF THE JOB Mental and Physical Ongoing Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress including changing traffic conditions and hazards, sitting for extended periods of time while operating buses; hearing and speaking to exchange information; reaching, pulling and pushing to open bus doors; bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to inspect and wash buses; reaching overhead, above the shoulders or horizontally, seeing to monitor passengers and operate a vehicle; lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling adaptive equipment and students. Mental and Physical Occasional Demands: Lifting and carrying 10-25 pounds frequently, 25-40 pounds occasionally Environmental Ongoing Factors: Frequent exposure to temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise. NWGA Charter Academy Job Description Environmental Occasional Factors: Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.)
WORK SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION ? Part-time per week to fulfill route needs ? Non-Exempt, part-time ? 180 school day calendar ? Salary commensurate with experience
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