Job Description
TITLE: Bus Driver
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Valid license to drive a school bus.
2. Such additional health requirements as the Board may require.
3. Adheres to State and Federal Drug and Alcohol Laws regulations.
REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation and Superintendent
JOB GOAL: By providing safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district’s curriculum and co–curricular program.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS:
? Carries out Board Policy regarding district transportation;
? Reports to the bus garage at least 10 minutes before route time of time of the activity bus trip.
? Obeys all traffic laws.
? Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses, including bus evacuation.
? Drills twice a year.
? Maintains discipline when students are on the bus.
? Reports undisciplined students to the building principal.
? Keeps assigned bus clean inside and out.
? Keeps to assigned schedule as much as possible given daily driving conditions.
? Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects.
? Dresses properly for daily routes and activity trips representing the school district.
? Know the students; show interest; earn respect by being firm, fair, and consistent.
? Notifies the director of transportation in case of mechanical failure.
? Discharges students only at authorized stops.
? Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
? Transports only authorized students.
? Reports all accidents and completes required monthly reports.
? Enforces regulations on the bus.
? Complies with board policies regarding drug and alcohol regulations.
? Maintains confidentiality concerning students and all school matters.
? Promotes positive public relations with staff and community and works to support a positive image of the school district.
? Performs other duties as assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine month basis. Salary and work year to be established by the Board.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in writing by the Director of Transportation.
Position Type:Part-time
Job Categories:
Instructional Support > Substitute
Administrator > Transportation
Support Staff > Transportation
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Contact Information
- Theresa Greenfield
- 411 10th Avenue
- Belmond, Iowa 50421
- Phone: 641-444-4300
- Email :click here
