McKinney Vento Bus Driver

Northshore School District 417 • Bothell, WA

3d • $31

About The Position

Thank you for your interest in a career with us! The Northshore School District is committed to a diverse workforce that reflects our students and our community, one that embraces and models equity and cultural competency. This posting will be used to generate an applicant pool. This pool does not necessarily indicate there is a current vacancy. However, should a vacancy occur, this pool allows hiring administrators immediate access to potential candidates. Qualified applicants will be selected for interview by hiring administrators as needed throughout the school year. JOB SUMMARY This position safely transports students to and from school and activities.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Required to possess and maintain all certificates, licenses, endorsements, and permits as required for this position by state and local authorities (including valid Washington State Drivers License which meets driving record standards).
• Familiarity with vehicle maintenance concepts.
• Ability to learn and apply safety standards, laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to pupil transportation.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to read and interpret road and street maps and follow assigned schedules.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations and conditions.
• Ability to work effectively with school age children and youth.
• Ability to follow District guidelines for student behavior management.
• Ability to work cooperatively with fellow employees and public at large.
• Ability to make decisions quickly and use good judgment.
• Ability to use two-way radios in a courteous and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Transports students between pickup points and schools or other activities according to established schedules and routes.
• Complies with state laws and local regulations pertaining to operation of school buses.
• Maintains order on the bus and adheres to safety rules while performing driving duties and functions, including when loading and unloading pupils.
• Exercises responsible leadership of students at all times.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections for mechanical defects and needed repairs and reports to appropriate supervisor immediately.
• Cleans and maintains school bus interiors and exteriors; fuels buses as necessary.
• Keeps records as required.
• Promptly reports accidents, student misconduct, mechanical or other trouble with bus, traffic hazards along route, and parent concerns to the proper authorities.
• Discharges and picks up students only at authorized stops.
• Takes direction and instruction regarding safe driving procedures as required to fulfill functions and responsibilities.
• Installs chains on buses and takes them off as necessary.
• Performs related duties that are consistent with this job description and the employee's assignment.

Benefits

• Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package, for eligible positions.
• Medical plans with prescription benefits
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Dependent Care Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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