Part-Day School Bus Driver — Safe Student Transport

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Pike Road (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Road Board of Education in Alabama is seeking a Bus Driver to provide safe and efficient transportation for students and staff. The position requires a valid Alabama Class B CDL with passenger endorsement, completion of a state/federal driver training, drug screening, and background clearance; it is a 179-day assignment paid according to the board's salary schedule.

You will follow school policies, operate routes safely, maintain bus cleanliness, and communicate effectively with

Qualifications

• Valid Alabama Class B CDL with passenger endorsement.
• Completion of a driver's training course meeting state and federal standards.
• Must pass drug screening test as required by state and local policies.
• Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Transport learners to and from school and on assigned trips in a safe, effective manner.
• Comply with all state and local laws relative to bus transportation.
• Follow all system policies and procedures relative to this position.
• Observe all safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintain discipline of learners and report discipline concerns to school administrators.
• Ensure all riders adhere to established bus rules.
• Fuel assigned bus according to system guidelines and/or policies.
• Keep assigned bus clean in accordance with system guidelines and/or policies.
• Follow assigned route and schedule.
• Recommend changes in bus routes and/or load as necessary.
• Complete pre- and post-trip safety inspections and notify the proper authority of all items of note in accordance with system guidelines and/or policies.
• Discharge learners at authorized stops only.
• Transport only learners authorized for the route.
• Instruct learners in safety precautions and practices.
• Conduct bus evacuation as needed/required, including safety drills.
• Perform additional duties related to the transportation of exceptional learners, such as developing special loading/unloading procedures, door-to-door loading and unloading, assisting with wheelchairs or other required equipment, and understanding each student's exceptionality.
• Interact appropriately with children and personnel.
• Report all accidents in accordance with system guidelines and/or policies.
• Communicate with staff members, learners, parents, administrators, and others in an effective and respectful way.
• Follow attendance, punctuality, and dress guidelines and/or policies.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
• Model and maintain high ethical standards.
• Demonstrate initiative in the performance of responsibilities.

Education

Alabama Class B CDL with passenger endorsement

Driver's training course (state/federal standards)

Job description

Pike Road Board of Education in Alabama is seeking a Bus Driver to provide safe and efficient transportation for students and staff. The position requires a valid Alabama Class B CDL with passenger endorsement, completion of a state/federal driver training, drug screening, and background clearance; it is a 179-day assignment paid according to the board's salary schedule.

You will follow school policies, operate routes safely, maintain bus cleanliness, and communicate effectively with