QUALIFICATIONS:                 High school diploma or G.E.D. Must be a minimum of 21

                                              years of age and hold a valid commercial

                                              drivers’ license.             

 

REPORTS TO:                         Director

 

JOB GOAL:                             Operates a school bus over designated routes and provides 

                                              a safe and efficient transportation for district students to

                                              and from school and school related events.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:     Salary and terms of employment according to approved

                                             salary schedules

 

EVALUATION:                       Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions 

                                             of the district evaluation plan.

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Drives a school bus over designated routes in accordance with specified time schedules and in accordance with regulations and laws related to pupil transportation in the State following specified schedules; transports students to and from school, special events and field trips.
• Maintains bus in a safe operating condition through prescribed daily vehicle inspections and driver maintenance and reports mechanical defects and malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains order and discipline among students on the bus following District policies and procedures regarding disciplining of students and contact with school officials, parents and the public; interacts with parents regarding questions, concerns and disputes.
• Performs emergency bus evacuation drills as required by Kentucky Administration Regulations.
• Transports physically handicapped and mentally handicapped children to and from designated locations; lifts and secures wheel chairs; assists in the loading and unloading of handicapped children as necessary.
• Fuels and cleans exterior and interior of buses.
• Attends safety and preventive emergency meetings when required.
• Performs first aid according to established guidelines and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.