Bus Driver

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people preferred
• Ability to learn skills with training
• Must be able to acquire and maintain Missouri CDL-B with school bus and passenger endorsement
• Must take and pass yearly school bus physical

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear
• Regularly required to stand, stoop, reach with hands and arms, and sense of smell
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration
• Exposed to outside weather conditions
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Responsibilities

• Transport students to and from school/activities in a safe and timely manner
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with teachers, administrators, parents, and other staff members in the implementation of behavior and bus plans for students
• Encourage and reinforce appropriate behavior and safe riding among students
• Adapt to changes and behaviors to meet students' needs
• Interact positively with students and model appropriate behavior
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and other information shared about students
• Participate in requested training responsibilities
• Perform daily pre-trip inspection before leaving the lot
• Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort
• Comply with local traffic regulations
• Report delays or accidents
• Correctly complete required student reports in a timely manner
• Follow all oral and written instructions given by supervisors and dispatchers
• Maintain good student discipline
• Follow all regulations outlined in the current Driver Instruction Manual
• Respond appropriately to all standard road signs and instructions
• Other duties as assigned

Terms of Employment

• School Bus Drivers will be employed for nine-month positions
• The salary and work year will be established annually by the Board of Education