The Bus Driver's role involves transporting students along designated routes to and from different school locations, prioritizing the safety of all passengers, especially those with special needs. They operate their assigned bus responsibly and ensure it is always in a safe and operational state, following established policies and procedures under general supervision.

Qualifications:

· Education: GED or High School Diploma

· Experience: Experience in the operation of large passenger vehicles; or an equivalent combination of experience and training; ability to manage student behavior

· License or Certification: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with class P (passenger) and S (school bus) endorsements

· Completed bus driver safety training course

· Must be over 21 years old

· DOT Physical Examination

Responsibilities:

Safe Transportation:

Drive school buses safely according to schedules, ensuring students travel to and from homes, various school sites, and field trips as assigned.

Maintain order among students, manage conflicts, and document serious disciplinary incidents.

Perform daily safety and operational checks on the assigned vehicle.

Student Support and Documentation:

Supervise the loading and unloading of students, ensuring they are released to authorized individuals and seat belts are secured in passenger vans.

Keep accurate records including mileage, routes, maintenance activities, and schedules.

Notify appropriate parties promptly about any delays in the scheduled route.

Compliance and Professionalism:

Maintain up-to-date credentials such as CDL

Follow instructions and accept feedback from campus managers to enhance performance.

Handle multiple tasks efficiently and adapt to changing situations.

Availability and Commitment:

Approximately 20-30 hours per week.