Bus Driver - Midday Special Education Route

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Alabama; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County Schools is seeking a Bus Driver to operate school transportation in compliance with all federal, state, and district requirements. The role requires a valid CDL with endorsements, a current Alabama school bus license endorsement, and the ability to pass medical and drug tests.

The driver will follow established routes, maintain student safety, meet attendance and reporting requirements, and participate in required staff development and transportation meetings.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CDL with appropriate endorsements.
• Must pass medical examination initially and periodically.
• Must pass mandatory drug test.
• Must adhere to transportation regulations and safety standards.
• Must maintain discipline and safety on bus.

Responsibilities

• Operate school bus in accordance with routes and schedules.
• Ensure student safety and discipline on board.
• Complete required reports and logs.
• Keep bus clean and conduct pre-trip inspections.
• Report incidents and accidents promptly.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Dependability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CDL with Endorsements

Tools

CDL

Job description

DeKalb County Schools

Expecting More Today.... Educating for Tomorrow

POSITION TITLE

Bus Driver

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Shall meet all federal, state and county board requirements applicable to school bus drivers.

REPORTS TO

• Principal or Principal's designee and Transportation Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must have a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and valid Alabama School Bus Driver's License with appropriate endorsements.
• Must Pass a medical examination upon initial employment and every other year as such requirements as may be prescribed by the DeKalb County Board of Education, no later than April 1, and meet such requirements as may be prescribed by law or regulation, which include drug and alcohol testing, a medical clearance as needed for driver, including condition of heart, blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, TB, hearing, vision and overall physical condition.
• Pass mandatory drug test.
• Agrees to attend transportation meetings, workshops and participate in staff development, as required by the Board of Education.
• Obey all traffic laws.
• Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintains discipline when students are on the bus.
• Reports undisciplined students to school personnel.
• Keep the assigned bus clean.
• Adheres to the assigned schedule.
• Check the bus before each operation for mechanical defects.
• Notifies proper authorities in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Discharges students only at authorized stops.
• Exercises reasonable leadership when on extra school trips.
• Reports ALL accidents and completes required reports.
• Enforces regulations and policies against use of tobacco, drugs and alcohol.
• Reports to his/her principal any violent disruptive incidents (physical violence with or without a weapon, vandalism and property damage) on the day the incident occurs.
• Subcontracting positions are prohibited. All absences and substitutes must be reported.
• Perform reasonable position duties and tasks as requested by the superintendent and/or designated supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Salary and work year to be according to the current approved/applicable salary schedule.

EVALUATION

• Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.

NOTE

See Board policies for additional requirements.