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Form of workClassified - Position - Bus Driver
Job Number 4600246671
Start Date 03/15/2022
Open Date 03/15/2022
Closing Date 03/15/2023
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned by the Transportation Director
- Drives a school bus safely, proficiently, and professionally while maintaining a timely schedule
- Enjoys working with children of all ages and abilities
- Maintains appropriate student behavior by enforcing transportation rules and works with Principals and the Transportation Director to issue consequences in order to maintain a positive and safe bus environment
- Responsible for the general cleanliness of the bus being used for a route or extracurricular activities
- Properly performs and completes daily pre-trip bus inspections as well as any general preventive maintenance as required and notifies the maintenance personnel of any problems or safety issues with the vehicle
- Checks the bus thoroughly at the end of each route and any activity where students were transported to make sure the bus is empty
- Maintains an above average driving record by complying with all traffic laws, rules, regulations
- Interacts and communicates professionally and respectfully with students, parents, coworkers and school personnel
- Follows the appropriate dress code as outlined in the employee handbook
- Responsible to use and enforce the use of all safety equipment onboard the bus including the use of seat belts (driver and passengers) and participating in bus evacuation drills
- Is familiar with medically at-risk students and their needs that ride the bus
- Complies with Corporation Bylaws, Policies, Directives and Regulations as outlined in the Non-Certified and Transportation Handbooks
- Models Corporation Mission Statement and Fundamental Objectives
- Maintains satisfactory attendance
- Responsible for fueling your assigned bus and maintaining a safe fuel tank reserve
- Participates in all mandatory training and meetings
- Practices and maintains the confidentiality of student information
- Assures students riding in wheelchairs, safety seats and/or seat belts are properly and safely secured (Special Education drivers only)
- Assures any medical equipment that may accompany a student is properly and safely secured (Special Education drivers only)
Building/Campus Transportation
Additional Job Information
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
At least 21 years old
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's License, Class B with Air Brake, Passenger, and School Bus endorsements
Complete the IDOE Pre-service Certification course and the Annual Safety Meeting course to obtain and maintain a Yellow Card Standard Certification
Participate in random drug testing and adhere to the SCS Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing Policy for CDL employees
Shelbyville Central Schools Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
