What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Bus Driver position at Madison County Board of Education?
Madison County School District Position Description
Requirements stated herein are minimum levels of knowledge, skills and / or abilities to qualify for this position. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully, the employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently. "Ability" means to possess and apply both knowledge and skill.
The methods of meeting these requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. Some requirements, however, may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.
REPORTS TO : Director of Transportation
EXEMPT STATUS : Non-Exempt APPROVED : 12 MAY 05 Motion #77
SUMMARY
Under general supervision, to operate a school bus or transportation vehicle over designated routes within an established time schedule; to transport students to and from school and on special event trips; to perform daily inspections of a bus or transportation equipment; and to do other related work as required.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive a school bus or transportation vehicle over assigned routes in accordance with an established time schedule.
- Assist in evaluating transportation routes, and report unsafe road conditions.
- Transport children to and from school.
- Load and unload students safely at designated stops and on study trips.
- Stop traffic and escort children across streets.
- Plan, organize and implement student safety and pupil transportation vehicle evacuation drills.
- Maintain bus or transportation vehicle in a clean and orderly condition, and inspect and report any mechanical defects or malfunctions.
- Adhere to policies and procedures in maintaining appropriate student behavior.
- Respond to public contacts concerning transportation problems and concerns.
- Complete the daily transportation activity record, including number of students transported, mileage, type of trip, and standby time.
- Sweep, clean and refuel buses.
- May transport children with special learning needs and physical handicaps.
- Administer first aid as required, and contact appropriate administrators in case of serious injury or illness.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of :
Provisions of the Kentucky Motor Vehicle Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of school children.
Ability to :
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.
This type of work involves operating a student transportation vehicle, sitting during much of the assignment, but will involve walking or standing for brief periods.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be :
Experience :
One year of experience in the transportation of school children, or the completion of a school bus driver training program.
Education :
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
License and Certificate Requirement
Possession of a School Bus Driver's Certificate issued by the state of Kentucky.
Condition of Employment
Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier.