MIDDAY Special Education Bus Operator

Berkeley County Schools•Martinsburg, WV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

A vacancy exists for a mid day special education bus operator for the Transportation Department. This role involves picking up students at 8:45 am from Valley View Elementary and dropping them off at the Air Guard 222 Sabre Jet Blvd at 9:05 am. The position requires the ability to complete the run without altering a full-time assigned run, and the time of school pickup may change in accordance with student need. Employees, regular and substitutes, who have never held the classification of bus operator, will be required to meet all county and state mandated bus operators' regulations. This midday position will only be used if there is student need.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV code §18-5-15c
Meet the definition of “Qualifications” in WV Code §18A-4-8b
Demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8e (state approved competency test) as required
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must have at least three years of driving experience as a licensed operator of any vehicle
Must obtain and maintain WV CDL license with passenger and school bus endorsements
Must successfully complete WV School Bus Safety Program and pass requisite online and skills tests
Must be able to climb in and out of bus to check engine compartment
Must maintain valid CPR and First Aide Certification
Must pass a physical examination form a Medical Examiner as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration as well as drug and alcohol screen
Meet all requirements outlined in WV State Board of Education Policy 4336
Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, parents, students and administrators
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detail but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
Ability to work with emotionally, physically and/or mentally impaired students
Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions
Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies
Understanding of confidentiality and commitment to abide by confidentiality regulations

Responsibilities

Perform pre/post trip inspections
Learn route, including pick up and drop off locations
Safely use fire extinguisher
Assist and supervise students with disabilities
Communicate with students, parents, school officials and supervisors
Mop and clean inside and outside the vehicle
Complete proper paperwork
Work overtime as needed
Ability to sit for long periods of time
Ability to tolerate ill children and clean up from student sickness accidents
Walk from the operator’s seat to the rear of the bus
Open all emergency exits
Install snow chains on a bus
Raise the hood of a conventional school bus and check oil levels and antifreeze levels
Remove obstructions from wind shield and under wiper blades
Adjust all outside mirrors
Secure a wheelchair
Complete monthly reports accurately and on time
Conduct a rules and regulations orientation each year on each regular bus run
Bring bus to garage for regularly scheduled maintenance
Perform all duties outlined in WV State Board of Education Policy 4336