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Fort Bend ISD

Bus Driver Trainee

Fort Bend ISD, Sugar Land, Texas, United States, 77479


Job OverviewCandidate will train on how to provide safe, efficient, and reliable transportation service by operating various school buses in transporting pupils to and from school as well as related activities while maintaining a harmonious relation with transportation staff, district administrators, teachers, coaches and community members.

Position DescriptionEssential Duties and Responsibilities

OperationActively train to transport students over assigned route, while observing all traffic laws and safety regulations in accordance with state and federal laws and Fort Bend ISD Policies & ProceduresTrain to operate school bus in a safe manner in accordance with state, federal laws and Fort Bend ISD Policies & ProceduresPerform vehicle Pre- and Post-trip inspections in accordance with state, federal laws and Fort Bend ISD Policy & ProceduresImmediately report any accident, incident and/or maintenance problem in accordance with Fort Bend ISD Policies & ProceduresTrain to adhere to route description directions and established schedulesRequired to keep the interior of the assigned vehicle clean, presentable and properly fueled in accordance with Fort Bend ISD Policies & ProceduresTrain to physically assist passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergencyTrain on how to provide physical assistance, and/or supervision, in helping special education students on and off the bus while being transported during a split shift work dayTrain on how to operate wheelchair lift equipment and assist students with special equipment such as safety restraints, car seat, seat belts, wheelchairs and tie down systems, in braces or on crutchesDemonstrate punctuality and reliability by regular attendance to meet the established training completion timeline and expectationsServe as a Bus Monitor as needed while training to become a full-time school bus driverAdministrative

Must be able to communicate effectively with parents, students, and administratorsMust complete all required paperwork (route changes, vehicle repairs, head counts) and submit to appropriate authority in a timely mannerTrain on how to administer and enforce student discipline in accordance with Fort Bend ISD Policies & Procedures and prepare discipline reports as necessaryRead and interpret route directions as well as read and use maps to follow directionsAttend and successfully complete training sessions needed to care for special education students requiring critical care services such as suctioning, suppositories, tracheotomy cleaning, and other special procedures to maintain a high proficiency levelAttend required in-services, safety meetings and training sessionsMaintain a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, parents, and school administratorsTrain on how to report any difficulties or changes in student's to the Area SupervisorTrain on how to adhere to student Individual Education Plan document and maintain confidentialityMaintain the special needs bus binder of students and bus information including up-to-date route information, turn-by-turn directions and ridership information, such as student attendance recordsSupervisory Responsibilities

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