Special Education Bus Operator #498

Berkeley County Schools•Martinsburg, WV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

A vacancy exists for a special education bus operator for the Transportation Department for bus #498 working approximately 5:30 AM - 9:00 AM & approximately 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM (subject to change). This run will serve special education students transported to and from Spring Mills High, Spring Mills Middle, Eagle School Intermediate, Opequon Elementary. The Bus Operator will meet to pick up the aide at a Berkeley County Schools location to be determined. The location could change as needed. 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.

Requirements

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