Job Information
ALDINE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIST - 1028982 School Bus Driver in Houston, Texas
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
- Possess a clear and valid Texas commercial drivers license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
- Possess a valid School Bus Driver Training Certification
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow route sheets as well as read and use a map
- Ability to manage student behavior
- Ability to effectively use a 2-way radio
- Ability to operate safety equipment
- Ability to operate adaptive equipment (special needs drivers)
- Ability to work well with children with disabilities (special needs drivers)
- Ability to communicate effectively with others; Maintain CPR and First Aid training
- Maintain CPR and First Aid certification (special needs drivers)
Experience:
- None
**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Vehicle Operation**
- Drive bus following assigned route and adhering to established schedules
- Adhere to procedural expectations and directives
- Perform pre- and post-trip inspections according to specifications to ensure bus can be operated safely and notify supervisor of needed repairs
- Keep assigned bus clean and maintain appropriate level of fuel
- Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports
- Assist with driving additional routes and assignments as directed
- Work cooperatively with the bus attendant and other individuals who ride the bus to provide support to the students (special needs drivers)
- Student Management
- Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street
- Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students. Report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator and communicate with teachers and parents regarding students behavior when warranted
- Maintain a seating chart for all students, and update as needed
- Ensure that students arrive safely and on-time to positively affect student achievement
- Safety
- Follow established safety procedures including emergency evacuation of students when the situation warrants and administering first aid and/or CPR if necessary
- Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses
- Check the bus after each trip/stop for sleeping students
- Meet the needs of students to ensure their well-being
- Operate equipment according to established safety procedures to include seat belts, harnesses, car seats, wheelchair tie downs and shoulder-lap belts, and any other safety devices
- Ensure proper condition of safety and emergency equipment
- Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor; report any hazardous conditions along scheduled route
- Maintain an acceptable criminal history record, secured from any law enforcement agency or criminal justice agency, and reviewed in accordance with the provisions of Education Code Chapter 22
- Other
- Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with routers and dispatchers to ensure effective and efficient operations
- Complete and maintain accurate, up-to-date, and timely federal, state, local and district records and reports as required
- Adhere to district and transportation department rules, regulations and policies
- Demonstrate professional behavior and work harmoniously with fellow employees and stakeholders