Hopkins County School District
Bus Driver Trainee
Hopkins County School District, Nortonville, Kentucky, United States, 42442
Bus Driver Trainee (Temporary)
Classified Position - 8948
Salary
$16.26 / hour
Days
TBD
Reports to:
Assigned Assistant Superintendent or Director
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is a limited duration training position in which the incumbent is taught the knowledge and skills necessary to become a District bus driver. Within 30 days of entering into this position, the incumbent must 1) pass the exam and receive a CDL (Commercial Driver's License), 2) complete required training, and 3) pass an examination by a third party examiner.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIALS FUNCTIONSLearns to be, and is responsible for the safe and expedient transportation of students, including driving bus route according to bus stop locations and time schedulesMonitors behavior and actions of students on school bus while driving routes, to include noise levels and settling student disputes; communicating with Transportation personnel, parents and school officials regarding student behavior (may include watching videos, asking department staff for parent contact information and phone parents for assistance in changing the students behavior, write misconduct forms)Complete various forms and reports including field trips, log addendums, student check-in sheets and vehicle log sheetsLearns to and aids in the loading and unloading process of students needing assistance in boarding as well as those with special needs, via stairs or lift mechanisms. Learns and monitors student riders for any suspected child abuse, sexual harassment, bullying, bodily fluids cleanup and medical conditions (e.g., diabetic shock, seizures, respiratory conditions, etc.)Learns how to and communicates in person and on a two-way radio for routine, urgent and emergency situationsLearns how to and reports all unsafe route and bus stop conditions to the dispatcherConsult with and assist bus driver in documentation of student information, recordkeeping and completing route surveysAssist driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses and wheel chair clamps are secured as requiredAssist parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinate seating of pre-kindergarten students as required by State Transportation GuidelinesCommunicate with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems and behavior as appropriateMaintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation proceduresAssist handicapped children on and off the bus and escort children safely to and from school and home; lift children as required; assure responsible adult meets students leaving the busAttend in-service meetings and training courses as assignedUtilize Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as outlined at the school/districtMaintain regular and predictable attendanceAdhere to the professional code of ethicsSuccessfully utilize technology as appropriate in job functionPerform related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:Safe operations concerning school bus transportationHealth and safety regulationsAssigned routeABILITY TO:
Diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situationsAssist student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as requiredUnderstand and relate to children with special needsEstablish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with othersCommunicate effectively both orally and in writingMaintain routine recordsRecognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administratorObey traffic laws
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky lawValid Kentucky driver's licenseMust be able to successfully complete the training program and CDL and third party examinations within 30 days from date of employment
Classified Position - 8948
Salary
$16.26 / hour
Days
TBD
Reports to:
Assigned Assistant Superintendent or Director
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is a limited duration training position in which the incumbent is taught the knowledge and skills necessary to become a District bus driver. Within 30 days of entering into this position, the incumbent must 1) pass the exam and receive a CDL (Commercial Driver's License), 2) complete required training, and 3) pass an examination by a third party examiner.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIALS FUNCTIONSLearns to be, and is responsible for the safe and expedient transportation of students, including driving bus route according to bus stop locations and time schedulesMonitors behavior and actions of students on school bus while driving routes, to include noise levels and settling student disputes; communicating with Transportation personnel, parents and school officials regarding student behavior (may include watching videos, asking department staff for parent contact information and phone parents for assistance in changing the students behavior, write misconduct forms)Complete various forms and reports including field trips, log addendums, student check-in sheets and vehicle log sheetsLearns to and aids in the loading and unloading process of students needing assistance in boarding as well as those with special needs, via stairs or lift mechanisms. Learns and monitors student riders for any suspected child abuse, sexual harassment, bullying, bodily fluids cleanup and medical conditions (e.g., diabetic shock, seizures, respiratory conditions, etc.)Learns how to and communicates in person and on a two-way radio for routine, urgent and emergency situationsLearns how to and reports all unsafe route and bus stop conditions to the dispatcherConsult with and assist bus driver in documentation of student information, recordkeeping and completing route surveysAssist driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses and wheel chair clamps are secured as requiredAssist parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinate seating of pre-kindergarten students as required by State Transportation GuidelinesCommunicate with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems and behavior as appropriateMaintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation proceduresAssist handicapped children on and off the bus and escort children safely to and from school and home; lift children as required; assure responsible adult meets students leaving the busAttend in-service meetings and training courses as assignedUtilize Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as outlined at the school/districtMaintain regular and predictable attendanceAdhere to the professional code of ethicsSuccessfully utilize technology as appropriate in job functionPerform related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:Safe operations concerning school bus transportationHealth and safety regulationsAssigned routeABILITY TO:
Diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situationsAssist student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as requiredUnderstand and relate to children with special needsEstablish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with othersCommunicate effectively both orally and in writingMaintain routine recordsRecognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administratorObey traffic laws
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky lawValid Kentucky driver's licenseMust be able to successfully complete the training program and CDL and third party examinations within 30 days from date of employment