Substitute School Bus Driver at Bryant Public Schools in Bryant, AR

Job description

Substitute School Bus Driver Department: Transportation Job Status: Part Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Transportation Director or Assistant Transportation Director Grade/Level: Classified Amount of Travel Required: Varies Job Type: Regular Positions Supervised: None Work Schedule: 178-day contract. Hours are based on bus schedule assigned and length of contract. POSITION SUMMARY Transport students to/from school on pre-determined routes and on extended trips to out-of-town destinations. Ensure adherence to safety rules and maintain safe operation at all times. May assist passengers in boarding or exiting. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions Statement(s) • Follow safety rules as students board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops. • Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner. • Maintain a level of student discipline on the bus that will allow the bus to be operated in a safe manner at all times. • Report all student discipline issues to the appropriate building-level administrator and Assistant Transportation Director. • Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order. • Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs in writing using proper forms. • Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules. • Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions. • Maintain complete and accurate student seating chart for all bus routes and field trips. • Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort. • Maintain proper care of the bus, including bus cleanliness. • Report delays, accidents, road hazards, or other traffic and transportation situations using mobile two-way radios. • Report all traffic violations to the Transportation Director. • Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, and mileage traveled. • Relay reports of drivers failing to stop when bus signals are activated to the Transportation Director. • Submit timesheets and field trip reports the day following a scheduled trip. • Conduct two evacuation drills per year using both front and back doors. • Report to the proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse. • Report suspected bullying to building principal or designee as required by Arkansas law and district policies. • Adhere to all policies of the District as well as state and federal agencies. • Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director or Assistant Transportation Director. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s) • Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. • Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. • Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others. • Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. • Loyal - The trait of feeling a sense of duty to the employer. • Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous. • Punctuality - Ability to report to work on time on a day-to-day basis. • Regular attendance - Exhibiting regular attendance in order to perform duties in a satisfactory manner. • Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy. • Responsible - Abilit