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ALDINE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIST - 1028982 School Bus Driver in Houston, Texas

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

  • Possess a clear and valid Texas commercial drivers license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
  • Possess a valid School Bus Driver Training Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

  • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
  • Ability to read, interpret, and follow route sheets as well as read and use a map
  • Ability to manage student behavior
  • Ability to effectively use a 2-way radio
  • Ability to operate safety equipment
  • Ability to operate adaptive equipment (special needs drivers)
  • Ability to work well with children with disabilities (special needs drivers)
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others; Maintain CPR and First Aid training
  • Maintain CPR and First Aid certification (special needs drivers)

Experience:

  • None
  • **MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

    Vehicle Operation**

  • Drive bus following assigned route and adhering to established schedules
  • Adhere to procedural expectations and directives
  • Perform pre- and post-trip inspections according to specifications to ensure bus can be operated safely and notify supervisor of needed repairs
  • Keep assigned bus clean and maintain appropriate level of fuel
  • Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports
  • Assist with driving additional routes and assignments as directed
  • Work cooperatively with the bus attendant and other individuals who ride the bus to provide support to the students (special needs drivers)
  • Student Management
  • Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street
  • Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students. Report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator and communicate with teachers and parents regarding students behavior when warranted
  • Maintain a seating chart for all students, and update as needed
  • Ensure that students arrive safely and on-time to positively affect student achievement
  • Safety
  • Follow established safety procedures including emergency evacuation of students when the situation warrants and administering first aid and/or CPR if necessary
  • Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses
  • Check the bus after each trip/stop for sleeping students
  • Meet the needs of students to ensure their well-being
  • Operate equipment according to established safety procedures to include seat belts, harnesses, car seats, wheelchair tie downs and shoulder-lap belts, and any other safety devices
  • Ensure proper condition of safety and emergency equipment
  • Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor; report any hazardous conditions along scheduled route
  • Maintain an acceptable criminal history record, secured from any law enforcement agency or criminal justice agency, and reviewed in accordance with the provisions of Education Code Chapter 22
  • Other
  • Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with routers and dispatchers to ensure effective and efficient operations
  • Complete and maintain accurate, up-to-date, and timely federal, state, local and district records and reports as required
  • Adhere to district and transportation department rules, regulations and policies
  • Demonstrate professional behavior and work harmoniously with fellow employees and stakeholders
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