Driver Bus

Description

**Job Overview**
The Driver Bus PT will provide safe, efficient, and reliable transportation service by operating various school buses in transporting pupils to and from school as well as related activities while maintaining a harmonious relation with transportation staff, district administrators, teachers, coaches and community members.
** Position Description**

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

**Operation**
- Transport students over assigned route, observing all traffic laws and safety regulations in accordance with state and federal laws and Fort Bend ISD Policies & Procedures
- Operate school bus in a safe manner in accordance with state, federal laws and Fort Bend ISD Policies & Procedures
- Perform vehicle Pre
- and Post-trip inspections in accordance with state, federal laws and Fort Bend ISD Policy & Procedures
- Immediately report any accident, incident and/or maintenance problem in accordance with Fort Bend ISD Policies & Procedures
- Adhere to route description directions and established schedules, but in a safe manner
- Required to keep the interior of the assigned vehicle clean, presentable and properly fueled in accordance with Fort Bend ISD Policies & Procedures
- Must be able to Physically assist passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency
- Provide physical assistance, and/or supervision, in helping special education students on and off the bus while being transported during a split shift work day
- Operate wheelchair lift equipment and assist student with special equipment such as safety vests, seat belts, wheelchairs, in braces or on crutches
- Demonstrate punctuality and reliability by regular attendance to meet the student's needs

**Administrative**
- Must be able to communicate effectively with parents, students, and administrators
- Must complete all required paperwork (route changes, vehicle repairs, head counts) and submit to appropriate authority in a timely manner
- Administer and enforce student discipline in accordance with Fort Bend ISD Policies & Procedures and prepare discipline reports as necessary
- Read and interpret route directions as well as read and use maps to follow directions
- Attend training sessions needed to care for special education students requiring critical care services such as suctioning, suppositories, tracheotomy cleaning, and other special procedures to maintain a high proficiency level
- Attend required in-services, safety meetings and training sessions
- Maintain a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, parents, and school administrators
- Report any difficulties or changes in student's to the Area Supervisor
- Adhere to student Individual Education Plan document and maintain confidentiality
- Maintain the special needs bus binder of students and bus information including up-to-date route information, turn-by-turn directions and ridership information, such as student attendance records

**Supervisory Responsibilities**
- None

Qualifications

**Qualification Requirements**
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions._
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- Texas CDL Driver's License, Class A or B, with P and S endorsements
- Texas School Bus Driver Certification Must be enrolled in first available certification class
- Pass an Annual Physical Per (DOT) Department of Transportation Pre-Employment Physical & Drug/Alcohol test
- Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification Obtain within 30 days of hire (district-provided training); Requirement for Special Education Drivers Only
- Acceptable driving motor vehicle record based on TEA regulations/standards
- Minimum of 1 year Experience as a commercial driver is preferred
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Tact and diplomacy in dealing with students, parents, and all school personnel
- Ability to maintain effective student behavior management over group of children with special needs
- Ability to operate Special Ed Equipment such as Wheelchair lift control buttons/switches, seat belt, safety restraint, car seat, wheel chair tie downs/ ratcheting tie down straps
- Ability to assist Special Ed students into their seats and/or on & off the bus and/or securing passengers using safety equipment
- Ability to pull/push and secure wheelchairs, manual or electric, using wheelchair tie down straps

**Physical Requirements/Working Conditions**

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential funct