26-69; Bus Driver; Transportation; 0.75 FTE; Probationary

About the role

To provide safe and efficient transportation for students to and from school and for special events. To enforce rules, regulations, and laws to maintain safety during transport, also during loading and unloading students.

Responsibilities

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all applicable District policies and procedures.
• Drives school buses or any district Pupil Transporting Vehicle on regularly scheduled routes, field trips, and other type of district approved trips.
• Obeys all traffic laws and observes State of Oregon standards and regulations regarding the transportation of students, as well as Defensive Driving Techniques.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students being transported.
• Keeps assigned bus clean inside; checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects; notifies the transportation supervisor in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Picks up and discharges students only at authorized stops; transports only those students on the route list or those who have obtained a bus pass.
• Manages student efficiently in a firm, but friendly manner; maintains safety and order when students are on the bus; reports undisciplined students to the appropriate administrator.
• Demonstrates the necessary physical skills and mental ability to safely and efficiently operate the vehicle as determined by the certified training officer.
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports and paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Reports all incidents which need to be brought to the attention of the Transportation Coordinator on a Miscellaneous Incident Report.
• Exhibits a familiarity with any route he/she will be required to drive.
• Exercise sound judgement in driving in varying weather conditions, on all types of roads and in changing traffic conditions.
• Operate and service school bus equipment and accessories such as doors, windows, radios, fire extinguishers, highway warning kits, tire chains, first aid and body fluid kits, and seat belt cutter.
• While working collaboratively with others, implements decisions within ASD established policies and procedures.
• Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
• Provides impeccable customer service.
• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, administrators and parents and resolves conflict in a professional manner.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact calmly with students, and to maintain concentration and patience in noisy and distracting conditions. Possess a sincere desire to work with students and become familiar with the handicapping condition of each student.
• Language Skills: Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. Ability to follow written directions.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in a variety of situations.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills required, including the ability to receive, send and communicate by email, utilize the District's sub-calling software, and complete basic data entry on computer.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to appropriately communicate with students, teachers, administrators, parents and members of the community. Ability to exercise good judgment and work in an environment with constant distractions.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certificates as determined by the District including a current valid Oregon Commercial Driver's license and first aid card. Must be able to obtain an Oregon Department of Education School Bus Drivers Certificate.

Benefits

Salary: $18.24 - $22.55 per hour *2025-26 salary schedule (2026-27 salary schedule to be determined)

Schedule

6 hours per day

Pay

$18.24 - $22.55 per hour