JOB TITLE:

Bus Driver

JOB TYPE:

800

POSITION REPORTS TO:

Head Start Director/Principal

PAY GRADE:

MNT2-1

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

ASSIGNMENT PERIOD

180 days

 SUMMARY OF POSITION’S PURPOSE

Transports children, parents and/or employees in  a safe and timely manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1.       EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION – Certification as a licensed bus driver.  Must meet all licensing requirements. 

2.       EXPERIENCE – 0-6 months experience working with children.

3.       SKILLS – Ability to work with children and parents.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Picks up aide (if appropriate) to ride on the bus prior to picking up the first child on the route.
2. Transports children from their home to school in a safe manner.
3. Departs from school or center at assigned time.
4. Returns children to school or center when no parent is waiting for the child.  [NOTE:  For pre-school and severely handicapped children, the Bus Driver must locate the parent.]
5. Transports parents with children, as appropriate.
6. Advises the Director/Principal of any incidents that occur.
7. Adheres to all policies and other requirements of the Ascension Parish School Board concerning the transportation of children.
8. Presents proof of insurance coverage, proof of a safe driving record and a copy of current driver’s license to the Director/Principal.
9. Advises the staff of any scheduling changes and discusses the need for these scheduling changes with the Director/Principal  as soon as they are known to the Driver.
10. Provides courteous and prompt service to all internal and external customers including students, parents, co-workers, etc.  Schedules and/or attends conferences with parents.  Prioritizes and addresses requests and assignments in a professional manner to develop cooperative relationships and to ensure that student and employee records confidentiality is assured.
11. Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, work processes and financial performance, e.g. expense management.  Assists in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
12. Assists co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service.  Orients new co-workers and actively supports teamwork throughout the school system.
13. Performs other duties as required.