Bus Driver - Full Time SPED
About The Position
The Bus Driver transports and/or supervises students on specified routes according to an established schedule. The role includes supporting student safety, with particular attention to the safety accommodations documented for students with disabilities, such as in IEPs or Section 504 plans. The driver maintains professional communication with school personnel and follows district policies, procedures, safety rules, and applicable laws. This is a classified, non-exempt, nine-month position in the Transportation Department. Paid training is available to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License with passenger and school bus endorsements. Training includes instruction and written tests to obtain a permit, and successful completion of the school bus endorsement test is required within 14 days after the permit is granted. The position requires a physical exam and has no supervisory responsibility.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Maintain a minimum Missouri Class B Commercial Driver’s License with passenger and school bus endorsements.
- Physical exam required.
- Successfully complete the school bus endorsement test within 14 days after the permit is granted during the training process.
- Ability to follow safety procedures and supervise students appropriately.
- Regular and consistent attendance.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including prolonged sitting while driving, frequent standing and walking, frequent stair use, bending and twisting, and repetitive arm, wrist, and hand movements.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to use close, distance, and peripheral vision and depth perception.
Responsibilities
- Transport and/or supervise students over specified routes according to an established time schedule.
- Teach, monitor, and supervise safe bus practices to ensure student safety.
- Understand and implement safety accommodations for students with disabilities, including accommodations documented in IEPs and Section 504 plans.
- Supervise bus operations, including oversight of Bus Aides.
- Attend required meetings pertinent to the position.
- Communicate effectively with school personnel regarding student-related issues.
- Use effective behavior management and enforce the student discipline code.
- Maintain records and submit reports in a timely fashion.
- Follow prescribed procedures for body-fluid and waste cleanup as needed.
- Achieve and maintain required certifications through district-provided training.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and clean the bus as required.
- Comply with traffic regulations and drive safely and professionally.
- Manually operate the wheelchair lift when required.
- Carry out other duties as assigned.
- Follow Board policies, administrative procedures, directions from district administrators and supervisors, and applicable state and federal laws.
- Care for and protect school property; maintain courteous, professional relationships and provide excellent customer service.
- Protect confidential and sensitive staff and student information.
- Participate in professional development and maintain accurate records and filing systems as required.
- Arrive and leave at times specified by supervisors and attend required meetings.
- Use practical math, read and interpret relevant documents, and apply them to job duties.
Benefits
- Paid training for a CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements is available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
