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Openings as of 4/7/2025
Transportation

Bus Driver

JobID: 308

Position Type:
  Transportation


Date Posted:
  7/10/2017


Location:
  Transportation


Date Available:
  Immediate


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Title:   School Bus Driver
 
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Director of Facilities, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips.
Essential Functions:
• Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.
• Inspects assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that bus is in good, clean and safe working order.
• Cleans and refuels bus as needed.
• Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.
• Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of bus (e.g., oil change); transporting the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.
• Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.
• Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time en-route, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
• Maintains and submits records and reports as required.
• Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
• Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needs to the Director.
• Prepares aides and children for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are held as required.
• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.
• Attends and participates in trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.
 
Additional Duties
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.
 
Note:         The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
 
Equipment
• Uses standard automotive and bus equipment, and telephone.
 
Travel Requirements
• Travels to and from school district buildings, to vehicle service stations, field trip locations and other destinations are required.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the bus.
• Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.
•  Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.
• Ability to physically move through the bus, center and classrooms.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
 
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
• Works in standard school bus environment.
 
Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
 
Qualifications Profile
 
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
 
Certification/License:
• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License.
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.
 
Education:
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bilingual, both oral and written, ability (English/Spanish) is preferred.
 
Experience:
• Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children. 
 
FLSA Status:             Nonexempt
 
 




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Openings as of 4/7/2025
Transportation

Extra - Curricular Bus Driver

JobID: 314

Position Type:
  Transportation


Date Posted:
  7/27/2017


Location:
  Transportation


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Title:   Extra - Curricular School Bus Driver
 
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Director of Transportation, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others for extra curricular events and field trips.
Essential Functions:
• Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.
• Inspects assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that bus is in good, clean and safe working order.
• Cleans and refuels bus as needed.
• Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.
• Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of bus (e.g., oil change); transporting the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.
• Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.
• Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time en-route, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
• Maintains and submits records and reports as required.
• Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
• Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needs to the Director.
• Prepares aides and children for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are held as required.
• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.
• Attends and participates in trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.
 
Additional Duties
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.
 
Note:         The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
 
Equipment
• Uses standard automotive and bus equipment, and telephone.
 
Travel Requirements
• Travels to and from school district buildings, to vehicle service stations, field trip locations and other destinations are required.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the bus.
• Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.
•  Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.
• Ability to physically move through the bus, center and classrooms.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
 
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
• Works in standard school bus environment.
 
Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
 
Qualifications Profile
 
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
 
Certification/License:
• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License.
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.
 
Education:
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bilingual, both oral and written, ability (English/Spanish) is preferred.
 
Experience:
• Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children. 
 
FLSA Status:             Nonexempt
 
 




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Openings as of 4/7/2025
Transportation

Bus Monitor Regular Route

JobID: 483

Position Type:
  Transportation


Date Posted:
  9/11/2018


Location:
  Transportation


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The Bus Monitor is responsible to the driver in assisting of all duties including the loading and unloading of students, monitoring the safety of the students, and in managing the behavior of all students aboard the bus.
 
Bus Monitors
• Promote a positive caring climate that ensures that all students follow the student handbook and code of conduct.
• Ensure that all students are safe and following safety rules. Standing and/or walking on the bus shall not occur while bus is moving.
• Follow emergency procedures including evacuation of students as needed and to administer first aid, if necessary.
• Assist the driver in daily cleaning, closing windows, pre-trip and post trip inspections and maintaining the bus. Monitor should report any damages and repairs on a daily basis.
• Assist the driver in preparing and collating reports for submission and maintaining an updated route schedule.
• Maintain the discipline on the bus. When disciplining students, keep in mind the special needs of the students and whether the behavior is a result of the students’ handicapping conditions (Remember…not all students with special needs can control their behavior.). Document when incident occurred, who it involves, and witnesses. Collaborate with driver and report incident with Transportation Director if needed. Fill out Discipline Conduct Form if needed.
• Assign seats to students. Be aware of problems between students and keeping those students separated.
• Secure students who ride in child restraint seats, etc.
• Ensure that a child takes his/her belongings with him when departing the bus.
• Sit on the bus in such a manner as to observe and be accessible to all students. He/She should learn and adapt to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs. Sitting at the front of the bus is not an appropriate place when students are on the bus.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information related to the students they transport.
• Attend all safety meetings and in-service workshops. A sign-in sheet will be provided at the meeting in order to verify attendance. If a Monitor must miss a meeting, then he/she is responsible for obtaining minutes, notes, and handouts from the transportation office.
• May not use any type of cellular device while students are on the bus.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.





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Openings as of 4/7/2025
Transportation

Bus Monitor SPED Route

JobID: 741

Position Type:
  Transportation


Date Posted:
  8/31/2020


Location:
  Transportation


Date Available:
  IMMEDIATE


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The Bus Monitor is responsible to the driver in assisting of all duties including the loading and unloading of students, monitoring the safety of the students, and in managing the behavior of all students aboard the bus.
 
Bus Monitors
• Promote a positive caring climate that ensures that all students follow the student handbook and code of conduct.
• Ensure that all students are safe and following safety rules. Standing and/or walking on the bus shall not occur while bus is moving.
• Follow emergency procedures including evacuation of students as needed and to administer first aid, if necessary.
• Assist the driver in daily cleaning, closing windows, pre-trip and post trip inspections and maintaining the bus. Monitor should report any damages and repairs on a daily basis.
• Assist the driver in preparing and collating reports for submission and maintaining an updated route schedule.
• Maintain the discipline on the bus. When disciplining students, keep in mind the special needs of the students and whether the behavior is a result of the students’ handicapping conditions (Remember…not all students with special needs can control their behavior.). Document when incident occurred, who it involves, and witnesses. Collaborate with driver and report incident with Transportation Director if needed. Fill out Discipline Conduct Form if needed.
• Assign seats to students. Be aware of problems between students and keeping those students separated.
• Secure students who ride in child restraint seats, etc.
• Ensure that a child takes his/her belongings with him when departing the bus.
• Sit on the bus in such a manner as to observe and be accessible to all students. He/She should learn and adapt to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs. Sitting at the front of the bus is not an appropriate place when students are on the bus.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information related to the students they transport.
• Attend all safety meetings and in-service workshops. A sign-in sheet will be provided at the meeting in order to verify attendance. If a Monitor must miss a meeting, then he/she is responsible for obtaining minutes, notes, and handouts from the transportation office.
• May not use any type of cellular device while students are on the bus.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.





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