School Bus Driver

About the Employer

We are located in beautiful Northern California on the Sacramento River, near Shasta Lake, Whiskeytown Lake, Mt. Shasta, Mt. Lassen, and many other natural wonders. We are an outdoor enthusiast's ideal destination. If you are searching for a place with affordable homes, where you can escape traffic and congestion, and with a true sense of community then come explore Shasta County, California.

We are committed to ensuring that all students receive a quality education taught by highly qualified and motivated staff committed to the academic, social, and emotional needs of every student. Our mission at the Shasta County Office of Education, "To be leaders in educational excellence, offering support to schools and community to ensure Shasta County students receive a quality education preparing them for high school graduation and success in career and college". It is a mission we do not take lightly. We are accountable to our clients, not only in providing a quality education for our youth, but also in maintaining sound management practices and care in how we provide oversight to the 25 school districts in Shasta County. Together with the school district superintendents we have developed common goals centered around collaboration and support for all students throughout Shasta County.

Core Values

Service to and Engagement of school districts, and community partners and each other for the benefit of all students
Hopeful and Helpful
Aspire to improve and innovate
Shared humor and joy
Trustworthy
Attract, hire, and retain the best employees

Job Description / Essential Elements:

POSITION: School Bus Driver

Purpose

The job of School Bus Driver is done for the purpose/s of providing support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; ensuring vehicle operation is in safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.

This job reports to the Assigned Administrator/Supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Administers immediate first aid in emergency situations for the purpose of providing health care services to students in accordance with established procedures as instructed by a health care professional and as assigned by the position.
• Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior for the purpose of reinforcing established guidelines and maintaining passenger safety.
• Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations (e.g. road hazards, medical emergencies, accidents, etc.) for the purpose of resolving and/or recommending a resolution to the situation.
• Assists students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.
• Attends department meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions and maintaining certification and licenses.
• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills for the purpose of ensuring efficiency of procedures and complying with mandated requirements.
• Drives school bus/s for the purpose of transporting passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips or other events in a safe and timely manner.
• Fuels assigned vehicle (e.g. oil, water, fuel, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining vehicle in a safe operating condition.
• Implements behavioral and student success plans for the purpose of supporting the classroom team and/or providing behavioral interventions to meet individual student needs.
• Monitors students with special medical needs and other passengers during loading, transit and unloading for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers and assisting medically fragile students.
• Performs specialized health care procedures for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill and/or medically fragile children.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, brakes, steering, lighting devices, horn, wheels, emergency equipment, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and complying with mandated guidelines.
• Prepares reports (e.g. field trips reports, incident reports, inspections records, passenger misconduct, mileage logs, student counts, routing information, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and/or complying with established guidelines.
• Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, equipment problems, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for their action and resolving issues or concerns.
• Responds to inquiries from students, parents, and/or staff for the purpose of providing the necessary information regarding transportation services.
• Secures students as assigned (e.g. car seats, wheelchairs, restraints, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring their safety during transport.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; administering first aid; applying pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; operating district vehicles, fire extinguisher, two-way radio; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: emergency evacuation techniques; area streets and locations; basic vehicle maintenance; first aid; health standards and hazards; pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; safe driving practices; appropriate behavior management techniques for at risk and special needs students; safety practices and procedures; two way radio communication; and utilizing wheelchairs, tie downs, child safety seats, lifts, etc. (by assignment).

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: being attentive to detail; communicating with diverse groups including school age riders; displaying tact and courtesy; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; exercising sound judgment; maintaining an understanding of the special needs of students and their parents; maintaining confidentiality; enjoy working with children; and working with constant distractions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization's services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience: Job related experience is required.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

The stated education and experience requirements are the preferred minimum qualifications for this job. However, relevant experience to substitute for the education requirement and relevant education, certificates and/or licenses to substitute for the experience requirement may be allowed.

Required Testing

Certificates and Licenses

Valid First Aid Certification issued by an authorized agency.
Valid California School Bus Driver Certificate
Valid California State Class A or B Driver's License with passenger, air brake and S endorsements & Evidence of Insurability
Valid Medical Card approved by the California Department of Motor Vehicles

Continuing Educ./Training

Clearances

Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses

Department of Justice & FBI LiveScan Clearance
Pre-Placement Health Assessment
Tuberculosis Risk Assessment Clearance
Participation in mandatory DOT testing program for controlled substances and alcohol abuse.

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Range

Non Exempt 21

Requirements / Qualifications

*Submit a completed online application via EDJOIN or a paper application (found under the Links Related to this Job on the right (click on Classified Application))
*Submit Letter of Introduction stating educational background and experience as it relates to this position (required).
*Submit a current resume' (required).
*Submit valid class B driver's license with passenger, air brake and S endorsements (required).
*Submit valid California School Bus Driver Special Certificate (required).
*Submit valid Medical Card approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles (required).
*Submit Letters of Recommendation (optional)

If submitting by paper application, mail or drop off complete package (see requirements above) to:

Shasta County Office of Education
ATTN: Human Resources
1644 Magnolia Avenue
Redding, CA 96001

• Certification (Valid California School Bus Driver Special Certificate.)
• Driver's License Copy (Valid Class B driver's license with passenger, air brake and S endorsements.)
• Letter of Introduction (Letter of Introduction)
• Resume (Resume')

Comments and Other Information

Routes may vary
26.75-35 hours/week (schedule may change)
10 months; Permanent position

Drive and operate a school bus to transport students safely and efficiently to assigned locations along designated routes; assure safety of vehicle by performing daily safety inspections.

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