Bus Driver

Board of Education of the Streetsboro City School District; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 117,924 - 142,667; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a dedicated school bus driver responsible for safely transporting students to and from their destinations. The ideal candidate must possess a valid CDL B license with passenger and school bus endorsements, and must comply with all safety regulations and district policies. Key responsibilities include managing student behavior, conducting bus inspections, and ensuring a secure environment for passengers. This position requires punctuality and professionalism at all times.

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio Commercial Driver License, class B, with Passenger & School Bus endorsements.
• Must have a clean criminal record for public school employment.
• Compliance with drug and alcohol policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate District school buses safely according to all rules and regulations.
• Complete inspections of the bus and maintain security of confidential information.
• Oversee student behavior and report any misconduct.

Skills

CDL B license

Student management

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

EXPERIENCE: School bus driver experience (CDL B, P&@) preferred

SALARY RANGE: $22.83 (Step 0) - $27.62 (Step 7)

PURPOSE: Operates District busses in a manner that ensures students are safely transported to and from their destinations, and in accordance with departmental policies, and Ohio law.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A. Possess at minimum, a valid Ohio Commercial Driver License, class B, with Passenger & School Bus endorsements. Training may be available for the right candidate.
• B. Equivalent of a high school diploma.
• C. Meets all requirements and qualifications outlined in the Ohio Revised Code.
• D. A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• E. Complies with the Board’s drug and alcohol policies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following essential functions represent the fundamental job duties of the employment position. If, through reasonable accommodation, a disabled person can substantially perform the essential functions of the job, such accommodation may be made.

• A. Operates District school busses in accordance with all rules and regulations.
• B. Completes inspections of the bus to ensure all equipment is present and working properly.
• C. Maintains the security and confidentiality of all privileged information.
• D. Oversees student behavior and reports any student misconduct to the appropriate staff.
• E. Assists students entering and exiting the bus, as needed.
• F. Provides passengers with medical or health care, as necessary.
• G. Completes all trips in accordance with the predetermined routes and time schedule.
• H. Complies with all traffic laws.
• I. Reports instances of suspected child abuse and/or neglect to law enforcement.
• J. Participates in professional growth activities including health and safety trainings.
• K. Complies with all District policies and procedures.
• L. Performs other functions as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

It is critical for the employee occupying this position to demonstrate the following skills and characteristics when performing the essential functions of the job:

• A. Intervenes to resolve conflicts and manage discipline.
• B. Communicates information quickly and accurately, and delivers effective responses.
• C. Effectively communicates with staff, students and parents.
• D. Maintains a satisfactory attendance record and exhibits punctuality.
• E. Ability to assist students with mobility devices.
• F. Demonstrates professionalism in all forms of communication and interactions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee may be required to perform the essential functions of the job under the following conditions and by completing tasks of the following nature:

• A. Physically moving supplies and equipment.
• B. Operating or traveling as a passenger in a motor vehicle.
• C. Exposure to extreme weather conditions and temperature changes.
• D. Physical ability to sit for long periods of time.
• E. Working beyond regularly-scheduled business hours and on weekends.
• F. Exposure to vapors from cleaning solvents and personal hygiene products.
• G. Exposure to risk of contact with communicable diseases and blood-borne pathogens.
• H. Interaction with disorderly and potentially hostile students and members of the community.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:

The Board is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Board to offer employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability.

DISCLAIMER:

The functions described in this job description are not the only functions required to be performed by an individual filling the position. The minimum qualifications listed in this job description are not the only qualifications upon which a hiring determination may be based. This job description may be revised at any time in accordance with the needs of the District, as determined by the Board.