Reports to: Business Manager / School Business Administrator
Qualifications:
- Valid NJ CDL with “P” and “S” endorsements
- Experience in school or school busing contractor setting preferred
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both orally and through written expression
- Must complete required medical review and immunizations. Must be able to pass DOT mandated physical exam, pre-employment drug and alcohol tests, randomly administered drug and alcohol tests.
- Must pass required criminal history background check
- Provide proof of U. S. citizenship or legal resident status
- Possess basic technological skills as required by position
- Knowledge of school bus pre and post trip requirements preferred.
Job Goals:
- Provide and/or maintain an environment favorable to learning, personal growth, personal safety, and well-being
- Establish rapport with pupils, guide pupils so that they develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a foundation for continued growth
- Maintain positive and collaborative relationships with other staff members and members of the school community at large
- Sensitive to and respectful of the diverse backgrounds, characteristics, preferences, and beliefs of the members of the school community
Performance Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the safety and well-being of students
- Uphold and enforce school rules, Board policies, and federal and state law
- Communicate professionally within the school community
- Follows directions and seeks clarification from the school transportation office
- Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
- Maintain safety precautions when students are boarding and departing the bus. Drive with the safety of students as first priority. Drive defensively under varying traffic conditions and inclement weather.
- Maintains order on vehicles transporting students. This may include students with learning, physical, or emotional disabilities.
- Conduct pre-trip and post trip inspections of the school bus. Report bus defects to the school transportation office.
- Ensures safety of all students by having students remain in seats while vehicle is in transit. Maintain appropriate student management and report student incidents to the transportation office.
- Maintain school vehicles and perform bus housekeeping duties as needed.
- Establishes rapport and maintains respectful relationships with students
- Demonstrates ability to communicate with and respond to students’ families as appropriate
- Demonstrates ability to maintain positive working relationships with colleagues
- Presents a professional appearance
- Maintains regular attendance so as to ensure continuity of instruction and/or operation of school district
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and/or his/her designees
Environmental Demands:
- Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions
- Exposure to both heated/air conditioned and non-climate controlled environments
- Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment
- Potential exposure to a variety of childhood and adult illnesses
- Exposure to a workplace that is usually quiet, but can be noisy at times
Terms of Employment: Hourly
Salary: $25 per hour
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state law and the provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation
Date Adopted: November 21st, 2022
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