What are the responsibilities and job description for the R-0140 Temporary Bus Driver (SPECIAL PROJECTS) 2 Position position at Alabama Institute for the Deaf & Blind?
R- 0140 Reference# 3182175515500
Posting Date: April 15,2025
Candidates who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as federal laws permit. Information related to disability is not required and, if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB’s efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.
Position: Temporary Bus Driver (SPECIAL PROJECTS) 2 Positions
June 1- July 30, 2025
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ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)
Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, and multidisabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 32,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.
Our services literally span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega, ten regional centers located throughout the State of Alabama with programs that range from early and senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility that is the state’s largest employer of adults who are Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind. Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our employees are our most valuable resource. Our bus drivers are integral to AIDB’s transportation team, which provides services throughout the organization. The Bus Driver provides a safe environment for AIDB’s students and consumers. The Bus Driver will communicate on a 2-way radio and/or cellular phone to ensure trip safety. While following AIDB policies and procedures, the transportation team serves students at Alabama School for the Deaf, Alabama School for the Blind, the Helen Keller School, and E.H. Gentry. The Bus Drivers report to the Director of Transportation.
ABOUT YOU
You can use your professional expertise to engage with students and clients throughout our organization. At AIDB, we are limitless, as are the possibilities for your professional growth and fulfillment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
· Must possess a High School diploma or General Equivalency diploma.
· Must hold current, valid Alabama CDL with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsement.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· One (1) year of experience working with individuals who are Deaf and/or Hard-of-Hearing.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
· Must pass the Managing Crisis Safely (MCS) Class within the first twelve (12) months of employment and maintain certification throughout this position.
· Must be insurable under AIDB’s fleet policy.
· Must register with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearing House upon employment and comply with all its requirements during tenure.
· Must have CPR/First Aide training completed
· Provide safe and timely transportation for AIDB’s students or clients.
· Abide by all federal, state, local, and AIDB rules, regulations, laws, and policies.
· Complete and turn in all paperwork required by the AIDB transportation department
· Keep the bus on a regular schedule.
· Never leave a student unattended at his/her stop without permission.
· Communicate efficiently on two (2) way radio and/or cellular phones.
· Will be responsible for the cleanliness of the bus interior.
· Handle and report discipline problems according to school guidelines.
· Be available for parent/student/principal conferences.
· Perform acceptable pre, post trip inspections and report any problems.
· Keep accurate and truthful time sheets for payroll purposes.
· Remain calm and handle emergencies as they arise.
· Perform any other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director
· Upon being offered employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB."
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SALARY: $24.12 - $29.07 Scale HB Rank 01
This non-exempt position is subject to overtime and/or compensatory time provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Deadline for Application: April 29, 2025
Click Below to Apply:
https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $24.12 - $29.07 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $29
