What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Bus Driver (Clark/Cowlitz) position at Educational Service District 112 - WA?
General Responsibilities
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Essential Functions/Other Functions
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- Operate a school bus in accordance with the State of Washington laws and policies promulgated by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
- Maintain accurate and legible records of daily bus logs and other required documents.
- Establish and maintain effective and cooperative communication with students, parents, school staff, peers, and supervisors.
- Supervise and maintain control of students.
- Participate in staff meetings, inservice programs, workshops, and seminars.
- Drive school bus on scheduled routes and/or all trips and approved activities, both within and outside district boundaries.
- Inspect, clean, and request maintenance service for school bus and related equipment as required by ESD 112 policy.
- Report unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of any person other than the driver.
- Read and interpret maps and street guides.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Meet and continue to meet minimum school bus driver requirements pursuant to WAC 392-144-101 including but not limited to:
- Minimum age 21.
- One year experience as a driver of a truck or commercial vehicle or at least five years of experience as a driver of a passenger vehicle.
- One year experience in transporting students with disabilities.
- Authorized Washington State school bus driver.
- Work or volunteer experience with preschool-12th grade children.
Working Conditions/Employment Requirements
- Operates school bus under a variety of road conditions.
- Strength and ability to assist students with physical disabilities in embarking and disembarking a bus; including moving and positioning special needs equipment.
- Travel to school districts to cover routes.
- Regular attendance during schedule work hours.
- Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through WSP and FBI.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a valid state class 'C' commercial driver's license, with passenger and school bus endorsement and air brake restriction removed, according to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Part 391.
- Possess current Washington state school bus driver authorization (WAC 392-144-101).
Salary : $26 - $32
