Student Veterans of America Jobs

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