Bus Driver

Plano CUSD 88; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 23,264 - 33,134; Part time

Job summary

Plano CUSD 88 is seeking a Bus Driver to ensure safe and efficient transportation for students, facilitating their access to educational programs. The role involves managing assigned routes, maintaining discipline on the bus, and complying with safety regulations.

Qualified candidates must have a valid school bus license and complete required health assessments. Compensation starts at $20.47/hour, depending on experience. For inquiries, please contact the Transportation Coordinator, Rod Hill at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid bus driver license.
• Completion of physical examination as per state requirements.
• Ability to meet additional health requirements set by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient transportation for students.
• Obey all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Manage scheduled routes and maintain cleanliness of the bus.
• Assist children in boarding and exiting the bus safely.

Skills

Valid license to drive a school bus

Physical Examination and Certificate for a school bus driver

Ability to assist children with disabilities

Job description

Bus Driver

To provide safe and efficient transportation for students so that they may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the District's curricular and extracurricular programs.

Reports to: Transportation Director/Superintendent, with line responsibility to Principals.

Qualifications

• Valid license to drive a school bus.
• Successfully complete the Physical Examination and Certificate for the Illinois School Bus Driver.
• Such additional health requirements as the Board may require.

Responsibilities

• Obeys all traffic laws.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Shares behavior expectations clearly with students and maintains discipline when students are on bus.
• Keeps assigned bus clean and fueled.
• Manages scheduled routes in an efficient and service-oriented manner.
• Performs all pre-trip inspection tasks as required by law.
• Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Boards and discharges students only at authorized stops.
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
• Transports only authorized students.
• Performs the bending, stooping and lifting necessary to assist in the daily transportation of students with disabilities, including the manual operation of the wheelchair lift.
• Assists children in the boarding and exiting by bending, lifting and supporting students as needed.
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
• Enforces discipline regulations by reporting to the correct building Principal promptly all violations set forth in the student's handbook.
• Accurately completes all assigned tasks, including District IDOT forms, license renewals, and updating all route information.
• Demonstrates cooperation, courtesy and willingness to improve conditions and situations involving staff, parents and students.
• Attends regularly, requests approval for time off, reports for work on time, and dresses appropriately.
• Performs other duties as described in the Transportation Handbook and as assigned by the Transportation Director and/or Superintendent.

Compensation

Based on background and experience, starting at $20.47/hour.

Contact

Please contact Transportation Coordinator, Rod Hill, at [e-mail] for more information.