School Bus Driver

Hours are from 6:30am to 8:30 am and 3:00pm to 5:00pm Monday – Friday  Pay rate starts at $27.00 per hour. DOE / $1000.00 sign on  bonus 

Line of Authority: Responsible to the Director of Transportation

Primary Function: Transport students to and from school district programs in a safe and efficient manner. Must have a CDL License or be willing to obtain one. 

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

• Under direction of the Director of Transportation, ensure safe transport of all students, particularly students with disabilities.
• Properly apply safety restraints, car seats, lap and shoulder belts, wheelchair tie downs and other safety equipment on the bus. Ensure proper safety measures are enforced at all times for all students.
• Monitor and enforce student discipline in accordance with district policy.
• Provide support and assistance to all students during transit.
• Report any concerns regarding students to the driver, teacher, principal, or transportation personnel in accordance with district procedures or policies.
• Assist in evacuation of students in emergency situation in accordance with district procedures.
• Understand and use all emergency equipment on the bus such as the two-way radio, reflectors, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and body fluid clean up kits.
• Provide route information and specific student information as needed to substitute drivers.
• Communicate with parents as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have a proven safe driving record and pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Punctual on time attendance is required.
• Ability to positively work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to work with behaviorally challenging students including those who may be physically and verbally aggressive.
• Ability to follow and implement verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students in order to monitor and correct student behavior and assess and implement needs of students.
• Ability to work as a team member with staff and parents.
• Ability to understand and follow data privacy rules and regulations related to students.

Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:

Perform other general duties to ensure safe transportation of students.

Lake Park Audubon Schools ISD 2889 is an equal opportunity employer