POSITION SUMMARY

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.

● 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

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.

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