School
Northwest Georgia Charter Academy
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Superintendent/Principal, operate a school bus or district vehicle over designated routes to transport students safely and efficiently to an assigned location on a designated route; observe legal and non-aggressive defensive driving practices; perform regular safety inspections; ensure the safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.
ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operate a school bus along a designated route; pick up and discharge students in accordance with time schedules; observe legal and defensive driving practices; assure compliance with applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations.
- Maintain order and discipline among passengers on the bus in accordance with policies related to disciplining students; enforce district policies and procedures related to transportation of students.
- Monitor student activities and behavior; reports observations and/or incidents (e.g., bus stop compliance, discipline, accidents, passenger inappropriate social behavior).
- Determine appropriate action in emergency situations according to established guidelines; administer first aid to passengers as needed.
- Conduct required daily safety inspections of buses; inspect the interior, exterior and engine of buses to assure safe operational condition; report mechanical malfunctions or other problems as required.
- Maintain buses in a clean and safe operating condition; wash, sweep and clean the exterior, interior and windows of assigned buses; refuel, service and prepare vehicles for operation.
- Supervise the loading and unloading of general education students and students with special needs; assure students with special needs are seated safety and seat belts, harnesses and wheelchair clamps are secured as required.
- Provide bus evacuation and safety instruction to district staff and students.
- Load, secure, transport and unload equipment and cargo.
- Transport students, staff and parents on field trips or other events; meet scheduled departure and arrival times as assigned.
- Prepare and maintain related logs, work orders, records and reports.
- Record and submit reports on driving time, mileage, fuel and oil consumption, student counts and safety inspections.
- Operate equipment, including wheelchair lifts, tie downs, seat belts, harnesses and other adaptive equipment as necessary.
- Operate a two-way radio for bus to bus and bus to base communications.
- Attend safety meetings, in-service training and programs as assigned.
PROFESSIONAL/PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Certain professional and personal characteristics are essential for success. The Occupational Therapist must:
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
- Exhibit a passion for ensuring the safe travel of students and staff
- Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and families
- Model empathy, patience, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Credentials
- Graduation from high school or equivalent GED
- Valid Georgia bus driver license
- Knowledge of:
- Safe and defensive driving practices
- Proper operations of school buses
- Applicable Georgia motor vehicle codes, Education code and State and federal traffic and student transportation laws, policies, guidelines and regulations
- Basic first aid procedures
- Basic record-keeping techniques
- Proper usage of a two-way radio
- Health and safety regulations
- Oral and written communication skills
Preferred Credentials
Prior experience as a school bus driver
First aid certification
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Ability to:
- Drive a school bus safely and efficiently
- Learn and apply policies and procedures related to student discipline on buses
- Maintain a safe discipline level among passengers
- Learn and follow designated routes
- Learn and interpret rules, regulations, laws and policies governing the district
- Maintain the bus in clean and proper working condition
- Conduct safety inspections and perform routine preventive maintenance
- Understand and follow oral and written directions
- Meet schedules and timelines
- Pre-employment drug screening
- Criminal justice/fingerprint clearance
- Participate in required trainings to include the EL Model of the school
- Perform other duties as assigned
WORKING CONDITIONS & DEMANDS OF THE JOB
Mental and Physical Ongoing Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions/deadlines and prolonged or irregular hours; Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
Mental and Physical Occasional Demands: Lifting and carrying 10-25 pounds frequently, 25-40 pounds occasionally; may be required under specific circumstances to provide physical restraint of students in danger of causing harm to themselves or others; travel to other locations as needed for training, supervision, or school events.
Environmental Ongoing Factors: Frequent exposure to temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise.
Environmental Occasional Factors: Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.)
WORK SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION
- Part-time per week to fulfill route needs
- Non-Exempt, part-time
- 180 school day calendar
- Salary commensurate with experience
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