Transportation: Bus Driver

VACANCY NOTICE: Bus Driver
LOCATION:  Revere Local Schools

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Bus Drivers Needed 

POSITION:  Bus Driver 

*Bus Driver positions may be combined with an additional part time position (ex. food service/playground), if available, to create eligibility for benefits.

Starting rate for Bus Drivers for the 2023-2024 school year:  $21.49 - $27.36, depending on experience. 
Starting rate for Foodservice for the 2022-2023 school year:  $16.88 - $21.39, depending on experience. 
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REVERE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION
Title:                  BUS DRIVER    
Reports to:        Transportation Supervisor

Job Objective:        Operates a school vehicle to provide authorized transportation services.  NOTE: Safety is the top priority even if delays disrupt the regular schedule.

Minimum  Qualifications
   ·    High school diploma or GED.  Successful completion of pre-service bus driver training program.

   ·    Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with school bus and passenger endorsements.  

    ·    Qualified to be covered by the district insurance carrier.  Completes required ongoing training to maintain license and endorsements.

    ·    Demonstrates a clear understanding/commitment to defensive driving practices and ability to deal with stressful traffic, weather conditions and passenger distractions.

    ·    Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.

    ·    Embodies high ethical standards/integrity.  Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.

    ·    Exhibits basic computer proficiency or commitment to acquire job-related technology skills.

    ·    Documents/maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.

    ·    Satisfactory pre-employment and ongoing random drug/alcohol test results.

        Physical Demands: Duties may require providing physical assistance to students.

Essential Functions:      
 1.  Provides safe and dependable conveyance of students.

    ·    Complies with all Ohio Administrative Code pupil transportation operation and safety rules.

    ·    Performs pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections.  Checks safety equipment and first aid supplies.  

    ·    Reports equipment concerns and/or malfunctions in writing immediately.

    ·    Assumes responsibility for the interior and exterior cleanliness of the vehicle.  Seeks advice when uncertain about product use, storage or disposal procedures.  Follows health and safety regulations to clean up blood, body fluids/tissue, chemical spills, hazardous materials, mold, etc.

    ·    Fuels the vehicle.  Monitors fluid levels (e.g., oil, windshield washer, brake, transmission, etc.).

    ·    Maintains established routes and schedules.  Suggests route modifications that improve efficiency.  

    ·    Transports only authorized passengers.

    ·    Reports road hazards or other problems that may impede district services.

    ·    Practices defensive driving.  Complies with all motor vehicle laws (e.g., speed limits, complete stops, etc.).  Reports traffic citations, accidents, or property damage to the department supervisor.

    ·    Attempts to identify and report vehicles that fail to comply with traffic regulations (e.g., failure to stop for flashing bus lights, passing in prohibited zones, etc.).

    ·    Loads and unloads students at assigned stops.  Ensures passengers are seated before the vehicle moves.  NOTE: The driver and bus aide/monitor work as a team on wheelchair lift vehicles to secure seat belts, wheelchairs and other mobility equipment.

    ·    Communicates rules to students (i.e., expectations and consequences).  Assumes full responsibility for controlling students on the bus.  Keeps supervisors informed about behavior concerns.

    ·    Provides assistance as needed when aware of passengers with medical/health considerations.

    ·    Follows district field trip procedures.  Remains available to passengers during trips as instructed.

    ·    Conducts emergency evacuation drills that comply with current state standards.

    ·    Participates in the district’s bus safety program as directed.

    ·    Protects district property.  Implements procedures to prevent the loss of supplies/equipment.
 

        2.  Exemplifies professionalism.  Fosters goodwill to enhance the district’s public image.

    ·    Complies with the Employee Code of Excellence.

    ·    Contributes to an effective working environment.  Performs all aspects of the job.

    ·    Functions as part of a cohesive team.  Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers.

    ·    Keeps an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.

    ·    Maintains a professional appearance.  Wears work attire appropriate for the position.

    ·    Respects privacy.  Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.

    ·    Works effectively with minimal supervision.  Performs tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.

 

        3.  Maintains open/effective communications.

    ·    Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.

    ·    Refers policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.

    ·    Seeks clarification when directives are unclear.

    ·    Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques.  Respects diversity.  Resolves issues tactfully.

 

        4.  Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.

    ·    Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.

    ·    Updates personal skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively.

 

        5.  Takes precautions to protect student and staff safety.  Helps supervisors manage risks.

    ·    Implements effective pupil management procedures.  Provides appropriate student supervision.

    ·    Maintains high standards for appropriate conduct.  Takes action to address harassment and/or aggressive behavior.  Complies with all legal statutes and administrative directives when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior and suspected child abuse or neglect.

    ·    Manages student behavior using positive behavioral support techniques.

 

        6.  Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

    ·    Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance organizational goals.

 

Performance Evaluation        Employee performance is evaluated according to applicable law, board policies, contractual agreements and district administrative procedures.

Working Conditions:       The district offers equal employment opportunity without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability,  military status, national origin, race, religion, sex and any other legally protected category.
 
Safety is essential to job performance.  The district is an alcohol and drug free work environment.  Employees must comply with district policies, workplace safety regulations and health laws.
 

This job description is not intended to create a contract or alter the terms of board authorized employment agreements.  Employee benefits, classifications, contract durations, skill sets, wage rates and work schedules vary by position.  This summary document describes typical job functions and does not represent an exhaustive list of all possible work responsibilities.

Employee duties may change in response to collective bargaining agreements, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program or service revisions, regulatory requirements, technological innovations and unforeseen events.


 

JOB DESCRIPTION:  Cook/Foodservice

Reports to:                 Assigned administrator/supervisor
 
Job Objective:            Prepares and serves meals.
 
Minimum Qualifications:    

• High school diploma or GED.  Meets minimum education/training requirements described in theUSDA Professional Standards Rule for School Nutrition Employees.  Successfully completes all annual continuing education requirements.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
•  Embodies high ethical standards/integrity.  Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
•  Exhibits basic computer proficiency or commitment to acquire job-related technology skills.
• Documents/maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.
• Physical Demands: Duties require lifting/moving materials weighing up to twenty-five pounds, operating commercial kitchen equipment and performing repetitive tasks.

 
Essential Functions:                  
1.  Prepares/cooks food.  Helps maintain an orderly/sanitary kitchen.  Performs ancillary duties that support the effective delivery of quality food services.
            ·           Assumes duties of the head cook during his/her absence.
            ·           Assists with the receipt of deliveries.  Follows approved food safety procedures.  Verifies quantities.  Reports shortages/spoiled products.  Organizes, stores, dates and rotates     stock as directed.
            ·           Follows published menus.  Uses standardized recipes to maintain quality control.  Complies with USDA child nutrition guidelines.  Uses products carefully to reduce waste.  Records food usage on production records.  Works with staff to address the needs of students with dietary restrictions.
            ·           Requests timely replacement of supplies to avoid work interruptions.
            ·           Complies with health and food safety regulations (e.g., hazard analysis of critical control points, portion size, sanitation procedures, temperature controls, etc.).
            ·           Sets up serving lines.  Gives attention to the attractive presentation of food.  Replenishes food to maintain an orderly flow of customers.  Provides substitute menu items as needed.
            ·           Operates the dishwasher.  Verifies sanitization cycles are completed properly.
            ·           Cleans/sanitizes work surfaces, equipment, serving lines, kitchen floors, dining tables, etc.
            ·           Follows established sanitization procedures to properly clean items that require hand washing.
            ·           Ensures leftover food, supplies and equipment are stored properly.
            ·           Helps prepare for health/safety inspections.  Learns how to operate fire/safety equipment.
            ·           Assists with district special events and non-school use of food service facilities as directed.
            ·           Protects district property.  Implements procedures to prevent the loss of supplies/equipment.
 
2.  Exemplifies professionalism.  Fosters goodwill to enhance the district’s public image.
            ·           Complies with the Employee Code of Excellence.
            ·           Contributes to an effective working environment.  Performs all aspects of the job.
            ·           Functions as part of a cohesive team.  Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers.
            ·           Keeps an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
            ·           Maintains a professional appearance.  Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
            ·           Respects privacy.  Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
            ·           Works effectively with minimal supervision.  Performs tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
 
 3.  Maintains open/effective communications.
            ·           Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.
            ·           Refers policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.
            ·           Seeks clarification when directives are unclear.
            ·           Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques.  Respects diversity.  Resolves issues tactfully.
 
  4.  Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.
            ·           Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
            ·           Updates personal skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively.

 
   5.  Takes precautions to protect student and staff safety.  Helps supervisors manage risks.
            ·           Maintains high standards for appropriate conduct.  Takes action to address harassment and/or aggressive behavior.  Complies with all legal statutes and administrative directives when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior and suspected child abuse or neglect.
            ·           Manages student behavior using positive behavioral support techniques.
 
                        6.  Performs other duties as assigned by food service director/consultant or head cook.
            ·           Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance organizational goals.
 
Performance               Employee performance is evaluated according to applicable law, board policies, contractual 
Evaluation:                 agreements and district administrative procedures.
 
Working                      The district offers equal employment opportunity without regard to age, ancestry, color,disability, 
Conditions:                 military status, national origin, race, religion, sex and any other legally protected category.

Salary : $17 - $21