Substitute Bus Driver

Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District Oakland, New Jersey 07436

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Bus Driver

Organizational Relationship: Reports to and is evaluated by the Transportation Supervisor

Primary Function: Safety transport students to and from school and other activities.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Drive school buses and transport students between pickup points and school or to various events, activities, and destinations.

2. Be in full charge of the school bus at all times and report unmanageable students to the District Transportation Supervisor and Principal of the receiving school on the District prescribed incident/discipline form.

3. Check, clean, and perform minor servicing of buses. Check gas, battery, oil, and water before departure. Check vehicle for operating safety. Conduct a pre-trip and post-trip safety inspection of the bus prior to every trip and complete the School Bus Condition Report.

4. Notify Transportation Supervisor of any mechanical malfunctions and/or safety hazards.

5. Assist disabled children and others out of and into vehicles when there is no bus attendant assigned.

6. Report if a student assigned to a special education route is not present at the assigned bus stop for three consecutive days, the bus driver shall report this absence to the District Transportation Department and Principal.

7. Demonstrate knowledge of assigned routes and stops by actually driving the route and noting stops before the first day of service without students aboard.

8. Be in full charge of the school bus at all times and report unmanageable students to the District Transportation Supervisor and principal of the receiving school on the District prescribed incident/discipline form.

9. Adhere to safety rules when loading and unloading students.

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10. Prepare simple reports and keep logs of trips.

11. Adhere to established routes, designated bus stops and keep to assigned time schedule. Transport only authorized students.

12. Observe mandatory school bus safety regulations.

13. Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associates with the school. Serve as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attire and grooming, and an effective work ethic.

14. Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs and attend any required meetings.

15. Use computers and/or electronic equipment to fulfill job functions.

16. Protect confidentiality of records and information about staff, and use discretion when sharing any such information within legal confines.

17. Report all accidents in accordance with N.J.S.A. 39-4:130.

18. Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by the Business Administrator, and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.

Qualifications:

1. Hold and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License with no serious violations and with endorsements necessary to carry school children in school buses equipped with air brakes
2. Have a minimum of three years previous safe driving experience
3. Have sufficient mechanical aptitude to diagnose minor problems and make appropriate repairs
4. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

Terms of Employment: Ten-month year, salary or hourly wage, benefits and leave time as specified in the written contractual agreement with the Board of Education.

Approved: September 15, 1988 Revised: June 13, 2016