Substitute School Bus Driver

BROOKINGS-HARBOR SCHOOL DISTRICT 17C

TITLE:

Substitute School Bus Driver

PURPOSE:

The Bus Driver safely operates a passenger school bus, for the purpose of safely transporting students and staff over scheduled routes to and from school and to and from District-sponsored events. The incumbent ensures the school bus is operating safely; and ensures the safety of students during transport and while loading and unloading from the school bus.

Director of Maintenance and Transportation

• Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest traditions of public education and in support of the District’s Mission.
• Safely operates District school buses for the purpose of transporting students over scheduled routes to and from school and to and from District-sponsored events and activities. Operates District school buses in accordance with District procedures and in compliance with all State of Oregon traffic laws and regulations regarding the operation of a school bus.
• Appropriately and safely operates all devices associated with operating and inspecting a school bus, including but not limited to: electronic inspection devices; first aid kits; bodily fluid kits; fire extinguishers; emergency triangles; tire irons; car seats; safety vests; wheelchairs and wheelchair securements; wheelchair lifts; oxygen tanks; backpacks; securement straps; seatbelts; and two-way radios.
• Maintains and enforces student order on the school bus. Follows established procedures regarding student management.
• Regulates heating and ventilating equipment provided on bus for the comfort of passengers.
• Instructs, supervises, and assists students and other passengers in safely crossing roadways and the safe entry and exiting of the bus during regular and emergency situations. Twice each year instructs students and other riders on safe bus riding and bus evacuations as required by law.
• Performs designated pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the assigned school bus in accordance with District procedures and laws of the State of Oregon. Undertakes inclement weather procedures as necessary, including chaining the bus when necessary.
• Immediately reports any identified mechanical or operational defects in the assigned school bus in compliance with State regulations.
• Reports all incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations in compliance with District procedures.
• Cleans interiors and windshields of school buses for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance and sanitation of the vehicle in accordance with District procedures.
• Prepares all required reports, forms or other documents and maintains accurate records.
• Maintains confidentiality, with specific understanding of the privacy rights of students.
• Effectively communicates with students and parents to create an orderly and safe experience for student riders.
• Maintains effective working relationships with other members of the transportation staff, school personnel, students, and parents. Effectively works and communicates with students, parents, and staff from diverse cultures or backgrounds including those who speak limited or no English.

The statements contained above reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may at times perform other duties as assigned which could include work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

• Must be able to operate all student transportation vehicles.
• Must have successfully completed a Bus Driver Trainee program.
• Must possess a satisfactory driving record and an understanding of safe driving practices.
• Must read, speak, and write the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public.
• Must understand highway signs and signals in the English language.
• Must be able to respond to official inquiries and make written entries on reports and records.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record…