ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES shall include, but not be limited to the following:

• Operate vehicles safely and transport students to and from school, on field trips, and other events as scheduled
• Administer first aid if required
• Check daily, and maintain the assigned bus for safe operation, cleanliness, and fill out daily Safety Inspection Sheet and monthly operating record
• Check your assigned bus, review the bus routes, and become familiar with routes, policy revisions, and State regulations prior to the first day of school
• Interact with students in positive and appropriate manner
• Report in writing malfunction of bus to supervisor immediately
• Supervise the conduct of students and maintain discipline
• Enforce all District rules and regulations following the Assertive Discipline Plan for buses
• Report, through timely written reports, any student misconduct
• Enforce regulations against drug/alcohol possession/usage on the bus
• Discharge students only at authorized stops
• Maintain safe, accident/violation free driving record
• Report all accidents and complete required reports
• Report any moving violation of any vehicle to immediate supervisor within 48 hours
• Attend organizational meetings, as scheduled
• Perform additional duties efficiently and willingly, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

     Education, Certifications, Licensing and/or Experience

     Required:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Arizona School Bus Driver Certificate
• Valid first aid and CPR cards
• Valid Commercial Driver’s license

     Preferred:

• Experience in driving large vehicles or school buses