Bus Driver (District)

Seaford, DE, United States

Position Type:

Transportation - Support Staff

Date Posted:

5/1/2023

Location:

Transportation

(High-Needs School)

Date Available:

As soon as Possible

School Bus Driver (District)

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Transportation Specialist, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips.

JOB GOAL: To provide services to students and educational professionals in the educational process as bus driver for district transportation of special needs students.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess proficient reading skills

Must be willing to adapt to changing responsibilities & hours

Must hold a valid school bus endorsed CDL

Ability to relate to students, parents, and staff members on a daily basis and in a pleasant and effective manner

Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff members

Ability to drive a bus in a manner assuring a safe and comfortable environment before and during travel

Ability to work flexible hours within the time-frame of the school day in addition to the times spent in transit to or from school

Ability to manipulate and secure students in seating devices and provide general assistance to bus students

Ability to lift 40 pounds and team lift 80 pounds

Transport children with special needs to and from their schools or school related programs/services

Monitor/supervise and communicate with bus students

Work cooperatively with bus paraprofessional. Driver is generally designated as team leader on the bus

Assist with maintenance of information relating to bus students, while maintaining confidentiality

Attend in-service activities and meetings as assigned

Serve as back up driver on other buses, as needed and assigned

Other duties related to transportation as assigned

Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.

Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.

Inspects assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that bus is in good, clean and safe working order.

Cleans and refuels bus as needed.

Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.

Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.

Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of bus (e.g., oil change); transporting the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.

Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.

Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time en-route, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.

Maintains and submits records and reports as required.

Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).

Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needs to the Transportation Specialist.

Prepares aides and children for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are held as required.

In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.

Attends and participates in trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.

Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment Uses standard automotive and bus equipment, and telephone.

Use of medical devices/equipment needed to transport special needs students.

Travel Requirements Travels to and from school district buildings, to vehicle service stations, field trip locations and other destinations are required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.

Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the bus.

Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.

Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.

Ability to physically move through the bus.

Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard school bus environment.

Certification/License: Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License.

Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), School Bus endorsement.

Experience: Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children.

TEMPORARY POSITION: No

Note: All temporary positions will end on June 30th.

NUMBER OF MONTHS/DAYS: 10 Month - Approximately 177 days

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: # of hours per day

Note: Months/days will be pro-rated to start date.

FULL TIME OR PART TIME: Full Time

ELIGIBLE FOR "STATE SHARE" OF BENEFITS: Yes

PENSION ELIGIBLE POSITION: Yes

NOTE: A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required for all employees of the Seaford School District.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested and qualified candidates should complete an online application.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT : All new state employees will be required to participate in the State of Delaware's Direct Deposit system. With direct deposit, wage and salary payments are deposited in the employee's bank account via electronic funds transfer.

All final candidates for employment must have a satisfactory criminal background check before being placed on contract/payroll as per State of Delaware regulations. Candidates must call the Delaware State Police at (800) 464-4357 to make an appointment. The cost of the criminal background check is $65 (expense borne by the prospective employee). Final candidates must also receive a satisfactory child protection registry check.

Final candidates must also produce documentation of Mantoux skin test results for entrance to school system.

The State of Delaware has initiated a lag pay policy which means that new employees will receive the first paycheck at the end of the second pay period of work.

The Seaford School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to fill or not fill a position, to modify the job requirements within one's primary area of certification, and to reject any or all applications for just cause.

The State of Delaware does not discriminate against qualified persons with disabilities in its programs or services. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resource and Public Information Office, at (302) 629-4587, as soon as possible to request an auxiliary aid or service.

The Seaford School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, marital or handicapped status in accordance with state and federal laws. This policy shall apply to recruitment, employment, and subsequent placement, training, promotion, compensation, tenure and probation, and other terms and conditions of employment over which the district has jurisdiction. Inquiries should be directed to: Director of Personnel, 390 North Market Street Ext., Seaford, DE 19973. Phone: (302) 629-4587.

DISCLAIMER: If there is any conflict in interpretation between this posting and information from the Delaware Department of Education, the Delaware Department of Education prevails.

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Grade Configurations:

West Seaford Elementary School - Kindergarten through Grade 2

Blades Elementary School - Kindergarten through Grade 2

Central Elementary School - Grade 3 through Grade 5

Frederick Douglass Elementary School - Grade 3 through Grade 5

Seaford Middle School - Grade 6 through Grade 8

Seaford High School - Grade 9 through Grade 12

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EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICAITON

Support - Bus Driver

POSITION TITLE

Bus Driver

MANAGEMENT POSITION? (Y/N)

N

CONTRACTUAL? Y/N

N

PAY SCALE

FLSA STATUS (Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt

MONTHS EMPLOYED

10

DAYS EMPLOYED

177 (pro-rated if start date after 1st day)

JOB CODE

P73782

DEPARTMENT

952300700

REVISED

9/2017