Bus Driver - Full Time SPED

Joplin R 8 School District•Joplin, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position for a School Bus Driver specializing in Special Education (SPED). The role involves transporting students over specified routes according to a schedule, with a strong emphasis on safety and supervision, particularly for students with disabilities. The position requires adherence to all district policies, safety regulations, and effective communication with students, parents, and staff. Paid training for the necessary Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger and school bus endorsements is available, including a training period to obtain a permit and complete the endorsement test.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Maintain a Minimum Missouri Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger & School Bus endorsements
Physical exam required

Nice To Haves

Paid training for CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements is available.
This job requires a training period prior to the assumption of duties. The training period includes instructional time and written tests in order to obtain a permit. Successful completion of the school bus endorsement test is required 14 days after the permit is granted.

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
Know, understand, and implement specific safety accommodations for students with disabilities, such as those documented in an IEP, Section 504 plan, etc.
Properly supervise all bus operations, including oversight of Bus Aides
Attend required meetings pertinent to the position
Effectively communicate with school personnel regarding any student-related issues
Exhibit through performance, an understanding of effective behavior management
Maintains records and submits reports in a timely fashion
Able to follow prescribed procedures for body fluid and waste clean-up as needed
Achieve and maintain prescribed certifications per job requirements through training as provided by the District
Perform all pre-trip and post-trip inspections
Clean bus as required
Comply with traffic regulations
Drive safely and professionally
Enforce the student discipline code
Manually operate wheelchair lift, when required
Carry out other duties as assigned
Properly supervise students at all times, if applicable to essential job functions.
Obey all safety rules, including rules protecting the safety and welfare of students.
Care for, properly use, and protect school property.
Maintain courteous and professional relationships with students, parents/guardians, other district employees and the public.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, department staff, all members of the school district, and community as required.
Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
Complies with privacy rights and safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information pertaining to staff and students.
Reacts to change productively and receive and transmit constructive criticism as it relates to job duties.
Actively participate in professional development and obtain skills and information necessary to effectively perform job duties.
Conduct all official business in a professional and timely manner, utilizing district technology resources.
Arrive to work and leave work at the time specified by supervisors and attend all required meetings pertinent to the position.
Maintains accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes as required by law and Board policy.
Solve practical problems utilizing math functions as needed to complete job duties.
Read and interpret documents such as work orders, safety rules, and handbooks and apply to job duties.