Bus Driver - Full Time Gen Ed

Joplin R 8 School District•Joplin, MO

About The Position

The Bus Driver transports and supervises students on assigned routes according to an established schedule. The position is classified, non-exempt, and has a nine-month term in the Transportation Department. Paid training is available to obtain a Missouri Class B Commercial Driver’s License with passenger and school bus endorsements. Training includes instruction and written tests to obtain a permit; the school bus endorsement test must be successfully completed within 14 days after the permit is granted. A physical exam is required.

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.
Regular and consistent attendance.
Ability to sit for long periods while driving a school bus.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to frequently stand from the driver’s seat, walk, walk up and down stairs, walk on varied ground surfaces, bend and twist the torso and neck, and perform repetitive arm, wrist, and hand movements.
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 those documented in an IEP or Section 504 plan.
Oversee bus operations, including Bus Aides.
Attend required meetings pertinent to the position.
Communicate effectively with school personnel regarding student-related issues.
Apply 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.
Follow applicable Board policies, regulations, administrative procedures, directions, and state and federal laws.
Supervise students properly, follow safety rules, and care for and protect school property.
Maintain courteous and professional relationships and provide effective customer service.
Protect confidential and sensitive staff and student information.
Participate in professional development and conduct official business in a professional and timely manner.
Arrive and leave at times specified by supervisors, attend required meetings, and maintain accurate records and filing systems.
Perform other duties as assigned.