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.  NWGA Charter Academy  Job Description ● 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 NWGA Charter Academy  Job Description 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.  NWGA Charter Academy  Job Description 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

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