School Bus Driver

Bus Driver Salary Schedule (Policy GDBA-E-1)
A Completed Classified Application includes the following supporting documents: Cover Letter, resume, and three reference contacts.
TITLE: Bus Driver

REPORTS TO: Maintenance & Transportation Director or Designee

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED equavlent preferred (pending Board approval 11/13/23)

• Must be 18 years or older

• Certified as a School Bus Driver (certified and licensed with School Bus endorsement) or willingness to become certified.

• Meet State CDL & CDE requirements and qualifications for School Bus Drivers.

• Be dependable.

• Effectively maintain control and order of passengers.

• Be physically and mentally able to work with individuals with disabilities.

• Prefer previous experience with children.

• Positive attitude and ability to work positively and cooperatively with children and adults is considered essential.

• Must successfully pass initial UA and random drug and alcohol testing

• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) must meet Insurance Eligibility Standards yearly

SUPERVISES: None

JOB GOAL: Drive a School Bus for the purpose of transporting regular 

individuals and those with disabilities.  To drive an assigned

route and to communicate effectively with parents, 

passengers, and school personnel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take necessary precautions to ensure the safety of passengers.

• Will keep confidential information within the educational setting and will refrain from any discussion concerning student information with anyone outside of the school staff who have a need to know.

• The Bus Driver will adhere to all policies and procedures of Wray School District RD-2.

• Provide a safe ride and friendly  atmosphere.

• Consult with supervisor on new riders or change of route.

• Immediately report any bus maintenance needs to the supervisor.

• Maintain radio contact with base for communications and use airways exclusively for business.

• Cooperate with other drivers, bus aides and instructional staff.

• Follow procedures for infraction of bus rules for passengers.

• Follow procedures for inclement weather.

• Drive routes and serve as a bus aide if requested.

• Work with teachers and itinerant staff toward implementation of student objectives.

• Handle individual needs and behavior problems positively and effectively.

• Attend required meetings.

• Report excessive or unusual behavior problems to supervisor.

• Report any bus damage or accidents immediately to the supervisor.

• Perform and report emergency evacuation drills twice yearly.

• Maintain a clean bus inside and out.

• Complete necessary District Trainings

• Other duties as assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year as described in district policy.

EVALUATION:

Performance of the Bus Driver will be evaluated annually by the Maintenance & Transportation Director following the evaluation criteria as written in the RD-2  Policy Manual.
Wray School District RD-2 EOE