Director Of Transportation Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Prior experience working with children.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 75 pounds.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Willing to wear a back support brace, as provided by the district.
• Willing to receive additional training to improve job skills.
• Must have a good attendance record.
• Must have good references.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of computer keyboarding skills desired.

Responsibilities

• To provide safe and comfortable conditions for pupils who ride on SISD buses.
• To assist pupils as they enter and leave the bus and assist in loading and unloading wheelchair pupils.
• To see that pupils are seated before the vehicle is in motion. If pupils unfasten their belts during the ride, the assistant will assist pupils in refastening seat belts.
• To ensure that students needing a safety restraint system are secured before the vehicle is in motion.
• To observe pupil behavior and take positive action in correcting behavioral problems by using approved techniques.
• To assist in bus emergency evacuation.
• To clean the interior of the assigned bus, sweep floors, wipe down seats, and clean windows as needed. Complete these tasks during the non-pupil supervisory time.
• To observe that pupil is supervised if he/she crosses a highway/road and that the pupil passes in front of the bus when leaving the bus.
• To appropriately secure wheelchairs.
• To keep all student, parent and staff information confidential.
• To have a positive attitude in working with students, parents, community members, and other staff members.
• To prepare and maintain route sheets.
• To prepare the "Accident Report" after an accident involving the bus and school bus passengers.
• To prepare reports and keep all the records required.
• To assist the Transportation Director in mapping bus routes and planning schedules when needed.
• To perform related duties as required by the Transportation Director and in assistance to the Bus Driver.