Bus Driver Tuition Discount Applies

Description

The school Bus Driver supports and advances the mission of FCS by transporting students to and from school, assisting in other school-related transportation activities, and being very visible public representations of the school for safe transportation and driver/student interaction; reports to the Transportation Coordinator.

• A. Adheres to policies listed in the Transportation Handbook
• B. Fuels buses and vehicles, not allowing fuel to be below a half tank
• C. Conducts daily pre-trip inspections and checks off appropriate form
• D. Arrives 15 minutes prior to trip departure times
• E. Practices alertness and safe driving procedures at all times
• F. Keeps buses clean, free of trash and belongings
• G. Keeps driver area, route book and paperwork neat and well organized
• H. Keeps accurate records and turns them in promptly at the appropriate times
• I. Maintains frequent communication with the Transportation Coordinator and promptly reports any difficulties with individuals or equipment or other emergency situations
• J. Reports discipline situations and changes in planned trip schedules to principals
• K. Maintains necessary supplies on the bus and replaces them when needed
• L. Attends monthly scheduled meetings and in-service meetings
• M. Assists in any Transportation Department fundraiser

The Bus Driver should have the following qualifications:

• 1. Spiritual and Personal Qualifications
  • a. Committed Christian with a close personal walk with the Lord and the Christian character qualities to serve as a role model for young people
  • b. Regular in attendance at an evangelical Protestant church
  • c. Commitment to a Biblical lifestyle, not promoting or engaging in premarital, extramarital, transgender, or homosexual behavior
  • d. If married, a solid commitment based on Mark 10:9 and positive marital relationship
  • e. Strong commitment to Christian education
  • f. Strong driving skills with a driving record in good standing according to Virginia Code 18.2-271.1 and 46.2-497
  • g. Ability to focus on driving while maintaining a positive, controlled behavioral environment on the bus
  • h. A love for young people, a desire to minister to them, and an ability to be firm yet sensitive when correction is needed
  • i. Ability to respond quickly, calmly and professionally to diverse situations
  • j. Ability to be consistently punctual in adhering to a strict time schedule
  • k. Ability to work independently while maintaining a cooperative team spirit and willingness to learn and remain flexible
  • l. Teachable, servant spirit
• 2. Physical qualifications (8 VAC 20-70-280)
  • a. Has no loss of a foot, a leg, a hand, or an arm which interferes with the ability to control and safely drive a school bus without reasonable accommodations
  • b. Has no impairment of the use of a foot, a leg, a hand, fingers, or an arm, and no other structural defect or limitation likely to interfere with the ability to control and safely drive a school bus without reasonable accommodations
  • c. Has no known medical history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus currently requiring insulin for control and safely drive a school bus without reasonable accommodations
  • d. Has no current clinical diagnosis of myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, coronary insufficiency, thrombosis, or any other cardiovascular disease of a type known to be accompanied by syncope, dyspnea, collapse, or congestive cardiac failure
  • e. Has no known medical history or clinical diagnosis of a respiratory dysfunction likely to interfere with the ability to control and drive a school bus safely without reasonable accommodations
  • f. Has no known current clinical diagnosis of high blood pressure likely to interfere with the ability to operate a school bus safely without reasonable accommodations
  • g. Has no known medical history or clinical diagnosis of rheumatic, arthritic, orthopedic, muscular, neuromuscular, or vascular disease which would interfere with the ability to control and operate a school bus safely without reasonable accommodations
  • h. Has no known medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a school bus…