School Bus Driver - Special Needs Bus

Alabama State Department of Education; Sheffield (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield City Board of Education is seeking a School Bus Driver for the Special Needs route. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Alabama CDL with P & S endorsements, and a current DOT health card.

The driver will load, unload, and transport handicap students, adhere to all safety regulations, and collaborate with staff and families to ensure safe, timely transportation. Responsibilities include daily pre-trip inspections, safeguarding students, maintaining logs, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Alabama CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements.
• DOT physical.
• Trained for loading, unloading, and transporting handicap students.
• Must pass initial and random drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Observes all traffic laws, safety regulations, policies and procedures regarding school buses.
• Performs pre-trip inspections of assigned bus.
• Follows assigned schedule and notifies authorities in case of mechanical issues or lateness.
• Operates bus safely and courteously.
• Maintains appropriate student management and reports incidents to supervisors.
• Works with administration and parents to handle transport-related issues.
• Keeps assigned bus clean.
• Checks bus for defects and unattended items.
• Maintains a valid Alabama Bus Driver’s CDL and good driving record.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Passenger transport

Communication with parents

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOL BUS DRIVER VACANCY NOTICE & JOB DESCRIPTION

Category: Support/Classified

Contract Period: Regular 9.5 Month Position Prorated for the 2025-2026 School Year

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Must hold a valid Alabama CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements. Must have a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical. Must be trained for loading, unloading, and transporting handicap students. MUST be able to pass initial and random drug testing.

Salary Schedule: Placement on school bus driver/special needs driver salary schedule, Click HERE to view. Then scroll to page 4.

Deadline: Open until filled

POSITION TITLE: School Bus Driver

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent. Valid Alabama driver’s license, CDL with valid P & S endorsements, and Alabama school bus driver’s certificate. Must meet and maintain standards required by county vehicle insurance policy. DOT Health card or Alabama School Bus Driver Physical Examination Report. Such alternatives to the above, including health requirements, as the Board may find appropriate.

REPORTS TO: Director of Operations

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Observes all traffic laws, safety regulations, policies and procedures regarding school buses in accordance with Federal, State, and local government agencies, and the policies of the Sheffield City Board of Education.
2. Performs pre-trip inspections of assigned bus, and advises the proper authority of any defects.
3. Follows assigned schedule, notifying the proper authorities in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
4. Operates bus in a safe and courteous manner. Follows assigned schedule, notifying the proper authorities in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
5. Maintains appropriate student management and reports student incidents to the appropriate supervisors.
6. Works cooperatively with administration and parents in handling any problems that arise in transporting students.
7. Keeps assigned bus clean.
8. Checks bus before and after each operation for mechanical defects, unattended students, and any items left on the bus.
9. Maintains a valid State of Alabama Bus Driver’s CDL and a good driving record.
10. Remains drug and alcohol free in the workplace and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing in keeping with Sheffield City Board of Education policy.
11. Conducts bus evacuation drills in accordance with approved procedures.
12. Maintains the confidentiality of all school-related business.
13. Completes and submits all required reports and documentation in a timely manner.
14. Participates in professional growth activities as requested.
15. Works collaboratively with other members of the school faculty and staff.
16. Maintains a professional, cooperative working relationship with parents and community.
17. Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism and ethics, and works cooperatively with the Board, the Superintendent, other administrators, Board employees, parents, and students.
18. Models appropriate personal characteristics and work habits that are consistent with personal development goals established for students.
19. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state and federal rules and regulations.
20. Assumes responsibility to perform any other tasks assigned by the Transportation Director.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As assigned by the Board

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Sheffield City Board of Education policy.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Sheffield City Schools Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed. Revised 3/20/2017

The Sheffield City School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies, Jill Edwards Assistant Superintendent or Julie Box, Special Education and 504 Coordinator, 300 West Sixth Street, Sheffield, AL 35660, 256-383-0400

DECLARACIÓN DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN: El sistema escolar de la ciudad de Sheffield no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad, o edad en sus programas y actividades, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos de jóvenes designados. Las siguientes personas han sido designados para recibir consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación: Educación Especial y Coordinador de 504, 300 W. Sixth Street Sheffield, AL 35660 256-383-0400; Coordinador de Programas Federales, 300 W. Sixth Street Sheffield, AL 35660 256-383-0400.