Bus Driver - Full Time Gen Ed

Joplin R 8 School District • Joplin, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time General Education Bus Driver position for Joplin Schools, operating within the Transportation Department. The role involves transporting students over specified routes according to a schedule, ensuring their safety, and maintaining a professional demeanor. Paid training for the necessary CDL endorsements is available, with a required training period prior to assuming full duties. The position requires adherence to all district policies, safety regulations, and effective communication with students, parents, and staff.

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

Benefits

• Paid training for CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements is available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED