SUMMARY: Safely transport students to and from school and all school related events; comply with federal and state laws, and Board of Education rules and mandates that pertain to school bus drivers.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:•Demonstrates sound judgement and emotional stability.•Maintains a positive attitude and works well with others.•Ensures the safety of students.•Interacts with staff, students and the community in a positive and respectful manner.•Drives a school bus safely and professionally.•Performs and properly completes daily pre-trip inspections and informs mechanic of any improper function of the bus at the earliest practical time after discovering it.•Shall be on the bus at all times when students are loading and unloading.•Shall follow established routes and make stops as determined by the Board of Education.•Keeps a detailed route sheet on the bus with times, stops and other important information.•Responsible for adding fuel to his/her bus to insure sufficient quantities for regular/extra runs.•Complies with all traffic ordinances.•Complies with discipline polices set forth in the School Code of Conduct for Transportation.•Participates in on-site training.•Shows proficiency in handling and maneuvering school bus.•Keeps current/informed of first-aid procedures and be capable of applying it.•Other duties as assigned by supervisor.CONTINUING EMPLOYMENT OF BUS DRIVERS:•Must pass a physical examination each year in May.•Must attend an annual four-hour in-service workshop.•Must have a Criminal History Records Check every six years.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:•Supervises students while transporting them.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:•High school diploma or general education degree (GED).•Must have an excellent driving record.•Must be able to pass a physical examination including a drug test.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:•Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License.•Must pass State Skill Test and State Written Test.New drivers must have or be in the process of obtaining a Standard First Aid Certificate.