What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver position at Dishchii'bikoh Community School?
Bus Driver (Full and/or Part-Time)
Safely transport students over scheduled routes and/or special excursions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive school bus and/or school van safely to transport students over scheduled routes and/or special excursions.
- Assist students and other passengers to provide for safe loading and unloading from buses during normal and emergency transport.
- Administer first aid and medical assistance to provide appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students.
- Assess potential emergency situations and take appropriate action to protect the safety and well-being of passengers.
- Instruct students in the rules and regulations of safe bus riding and evacuation procedures.
- Manage and handle conduct of students and passengers while they are on the bus.
- Inform school and/or district personnel of practices and incidents, providing information for proper procedures.
- Prepare documentation to provide appropriate personnel with written support and/or to convey information.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of each bus you drive each day.
- Report any discrepancies to vehicle maintenance following proper procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of bus.
- Complete required paperwork and keep route sheet current.
- Attend training programs to maintain skills and meet requirements of school bus certificate.
- Regular and on-time attendance required.
Requirements:
- High School education or equivalent preferred.
- Must possess a valid Arizona Driver's License with a clean driving record.
- Must meet requirements for School Bus Driver Certification.
- Knowledge of Arizona traffic laws.
- Proficient demonstration of driving skills; ability to drive under pressure.
- Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, coworkers and district personnel at all levels.
- Ability to read and understand routes, maps and schedules.
- Ability to work varying driving assignments.
- Physical ability to pull, reach, push, bend and walk.
- Successfully pass bus driver agility test.
