What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Specialist position at Dishchii'bikoh Community School?
Job Title: Transportation Specialist
Location: Dishchii'bikoh Community School, Arizona
Job Description:
To safely transport students over scheduled routes and/or special excursions by driving a school bus and/or van.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive school buses and/or vans to transport students safely over scheduled routes and/or special excursions (field trips, athletic events).
- 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 written support and/or 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 the bus.
- Complete required paperwork and keep route sheets current.
- Attend training programs to maintain skills and meet requirements of school bus certification.
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 and 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; knowledge of street and school locations within the district helpful.
- Ability to meet time schedules, punctuality, and reliability a must.
- Ability to work varying driving assignments.
- Physical ability to pull, reach, push, bend, and walk.
- Successfully pass bus driver agility test.
