Drives passenger van or other District vehicle over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students; transports students, teachers, and other adults on field trips and to other events/locations as assigned; Loads and unloads students in a safe and appropriate manner; ensures students are properly secured using seatbelts, harnesses, car seats, and wheelchair clamps as appropriate; Maintains order and appropriate behavior among students on buses; follows District policies regarding student control and contact with parents, teachers, administrators, and the public; Monitors two-way radio and receives information regarding road and traffic conditions, changes in route assignments, transfers, or time schedules and maintains communication with dispatcher; Adheres to emergency procedures such as accident reporting and equipment malfunctions; Oversees evacuations of students during emergency situations; performs emergency assistance as needed including first aid and evacuating all passengers in the quickest and safest way possible; Assists in the routine maintenance of District vehicles as assigned; ensures vehicles are in safe operating condition prior to daily operation; reports any vehicle malfunctions to District mechanic; Cleans exterior and interior of District vehicles including picking up debris, vacuuming, wiping upholstery, dusting dashboard, washing the exterior, and cleaning windshields, windows, and headlights; Communicates with students, teachers, the Director of Transportation Services, and parents regarding special needs for students, transportation schedules, and other related matters; Provides basic medical care and administers first aid to students as authorized and according to established District procedures and policies; contacts emergency personnel as necessary; Maintains records and completes necessary paperwork concerning vehicle maintenance and needed repairs, miles driven, etc. Under the direction of the Director of Transportation, operates a District van or other vehicle to provide safe and secure transportation of general education students and students with special needs to school, home, and on special trips following designated routes in accordance with time schedules; assists in the loading, unloading, and securing of students; ensures assigned vehicles are clean and in safe operating condition; and performs a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.