GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Bus Driver is responsible for the safe transporting of special education students of the SJCISD. Other duties involve managing the operation of the bus to ensure a safe and hazard free environment for all students.

Required Qualifications:

• Required: High School diploma or equivalent, CPR/AED, first aid training and other training as required (will be provided if needed).
• Commercial Driver's License appropriate for pupil transportation is necessary.
• Must pass a criminal record check and drug and alcohol testing.
• Excellent driving record.
• Ability to meet Department of Transportation physical examination requirements.
• Must have prior work experience with children.
• Responsibility of employee to obtain and maintain all training(s), certificate(s), approval(s), etc. and provide documentation to the business office before expiration date of said document(s).
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds.
• Required to have a physical presence at the designated job site each scheduled work day.
• Must have regular and reliable job attendance, performance and the physical ability to do the job.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To meet the requirements and follow the rules and regulations as established by the Michigan Department of Education and the SJCISD.
• To obey all laws governing the operation of a vehicle and/or a school bus.
• Drive a school bus according to a designated route and schedule. Participate in determining route and time changes when necessary.
• Operate a bus in various traffic, weather and road conditions with the safety of students as the priority.
• Supervise students while driving, maintain a safe and orderly atmosphere on the bus.
• Communicate with the Pathfinder building principal regarding student behavior or medical and safety issues.
• Maintain the bus in a clean and orderly condition, sweep and empty trash.
• Refuel the bus when necessary, as determined by the ISD Administration.
• Responsible for the bus, its' equipment, its' passengers and any aides assigned to his/her bus.
• Must complete daily pre-trip inspection of the vehicle and must immediately report needed repairs.
• Must follow the cell phone policy.
• Certified in CPR/AED, first aid training and other training as required (will be provided if needed).
• To be at assigned work site at stated starting times, ready to perform assigned duties.
• To appropriately secure wheelchairs with safety equipment.
• To keep all student, parent and staff information confidential.
• To have a positive attitude in working with students, parents, community members and other staff members.
• To prepare and maintain route sheets.
• To assist Administration in mapping bus routes and planning schedules when needed.
• To prepare reports and keep all required records.
• To prepare "Accident Report" after any accident involving the bus and/or school bus passengers.
• Will be assigned weekend and mandatory time, when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the St. Joseph County ISD Administrators.