Bus Driver- Special Needs; Transportation; 0.625 FTE; Probationary

Ashland-School-District; Ashland (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland School District is seeking a Bus Driver for Special Needs to provide safe transportation for students in the district’s special programs. The role requires following routes, adhering to policies, and making responsible decisions under supervision.

The candidate must maintain confidentiality and demonstrate safe driving practices. Responsibilities include operating district vehicles, communicating with staff and parents, and ensuring student safety on and off the bus.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED.
• Interpersonal skills to interact calmly with students and staff.
• Fluent verbal and written English; basic telephone and office skills.
• Basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to follow written directions and schedules; good judgment.
• Proficiency with basic computer use, email, and district software.

Responsibilities

• Drive school buses on regular routes and approved trips, including wheel-chair equipped vehicles.
• Maintain safety and order for students on board and report discipline concerns.
• Follow district policies, traffic laws, and defensive driving techniques.
• Coordinate with districts, parents, and administrators for daily routes.
• Perform daily safety checks and report mechanical issues.
• Complete required training and maintain certifications and hours.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Language Skills

Mathematical Skills

Reasoning Ability

Computer Skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Email

District sub-calling software

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Ashland School District 5

26-141; Bus Driver- Special Needs; Transportation; 0.625 FTE; Probationary JobID: 1559

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Bus Driver
• Date Posted: 9/22/2026
• Location: Transportation Department
• Date Available: 10/02/2026

Position Description

JOB TITLE: Bus DriverSpecial Needs

F.L.S.A. Non Exempt

Reports To: Director of Transportation

JOB SUMMARY

To provide safe and efficient transportation so that the students participating in Special Programs may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district's curriculum. Work is characterized by ability to follow routes, and to make independent decisions that align project objectives with department and district goals. Performs duties with general supervision from an assigned supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.

1. Follows and maintains knowledge of all applicable District policies and procedures.
2. Drives school buses or any district Pupil Transporting Vehicle on regularly scheduled routes, and other type of district approved trips. Could include vehicles equipped for wheel chairs and other special needs.
3. Transport students with special needs inside and outside the district.
4. Completes and implements training as needed regarding special needs of students and demonstrates sensitivity to the students being transported.
5. Maintain confidentiality regarding students being transported.
6. Obeys all traffic laws and observes State of Oregon standards and regulations regarding the transportation of students, as well as Defensive Driving Techniques.
7. Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of the vehicle driver will be expected to drive.
8. Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of the location, operation, purpose and use of all controls, instruments, gauges, and emergency equipment on the vehicle driver will operate.
9. Demonstrates the necessary physical skills and mental ability to safely and efficiently operate the vehicle as determined by the certified training officer.
10. Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of state, local and district regulations involving the responsibilities of bus drivers, including those dealing with student management, discipline procedures, public relations and related items.
11. Exhibits a familiarity with any route driver will be required to drive.
12. Exercise sound judgement in driving in varying weather conditions, on all types of roads and in changing traffic conditions.
13. Operate and service school bus equipment and accessories such as doors, windows, radios, fire extinguishers, highway warning kits, tire chains, first aid and body fluid kits, and seat belt cutter.
14. Coordinates with other school districts as well as parents regarding daily route schedules and operations of schools.
15. May be required to plan and develop route change as necessary.
16. Follows accident/emergency procedures and exhibits a competency to handle emergency situations, including first aid.
17. Manages student efficiently; maintains safety and order when students are on the bus; reports undisciplined students to the appropriate administrator.
18. Keeps assigned bus clean inside; checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects; notifies the transportation supervisor in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
19. Picks up and discharges students only at authorized stops; transports only those students on the route list or those who have obtained a bus pass.
20. Reports all accidents and completes required reports and paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
21. Reports all incidents which need to be brought to the attention of the Transportation Director on a Miscellaneous Incident Report.
22. While working collaboratively with others, implements decisions within ASD established policies and procedures.
23. Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
24. Works collaboratively with District and building administrators and other department staff to provide reliable service to customers.
25. Communicate clearly with coworkers and other staff.
26. Participate as an effective team member.
27. Provide impeccable customer service.
28. Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
29. Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
30. Attend work regularly and is punctual.
31. Annually pass the District's required online training by the District's assigned due-date.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Marginal duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Participates in District/State in-service/training and training courses as required.
• Participates in professional growth activities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. The equivalent combination of experience, training, certification, education or degree that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be used as an alternative to prerequisites. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must pass pre-employment drug testing.

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact calmly with students, and to maintain concentration and patience in noisy and distracting conditions. Possess a sincere desire to work with students and become familiar with the handicapping condition of each student.
• Language Skills: Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. Ability to follow written directions. Must possess basic telephone and office skills.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. .
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in a variety of situations.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills required, including the ability to receive, send and communicate by email, utilize the District's sub-calling software, and complete basic data entry on computer.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to appropriately communicate with students, teachers, administrators, parents and members of the community. Ability to exercise good judgment and work in an environment with constant distractions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certificates as determined by the District including a current valid Oregon Commercial Driver's license and first aid card. Must be able to obtain an Oregon Department of Education School Bus Drivers Certificate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; stand; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to sit for prolonged periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. The employee may assist well and/or physically impaired students on and off the bus through passenger service door. The employee must demonstrate sufficient strength and agility to move about in bus to assist students with evacuation in case of emergency. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employee may be exposed to blood borne pathogens.
OTHER
Note: This is not necessarily an exhauslive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school distrlct may add to, modify or delete any aspect of thls job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable, pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Ashland School District appreciates the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups and their roles in society. It is the policy of the Ashland School District Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups on the grounds of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identityor sexual orientation in any educational programs, activities or employment.

Family and Medical Leave Rights:
English: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf

Internal applicants only. To be considered an internal applicant you must be a member of the certified bargaining unit and have been an Ashland School District certified employee for five years or more and three of those years at one site.

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