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Altar Valley Elementary District

School Bus Driver

Altar Valley Elementary District, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718


Position Type:TRANSPORTATION/Bus Driver

Date Posted:8/20/2024

Location:District Office(High-Needs School)

Closing Date:

JOB TITLE: BUS DRIVERDEPARTMENT: TransportationREPORTS TO: Transportation DirectorFLSA STATUS: Non-ExemptHOURLY RATE: $16.00 -22.00SUMMARY: Ensures students and other official passengers are transported safely and efficiently to and from school and other school related events (field trips, athletic events, etc.).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:• Transports passengers (students, teachers, parents, etc.) to and from school and other district sanctioned events.• Maintains order and discipline of students and other passengers on bus per prescribed policies, prepares conduct reports as needed.• Demonstrates and explains emergency evacuation procedures to passengers in accordance with Transportation Safety Training.• Maintains daily mileage and route logs as required.• Updates route maps and directions as needed. Transports students, etc. according to official route directions.• Obeys all traffic laws and observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.• Performs as a substitute bus driver as needed.• Conducts a daily pre-trip safety inspection of the vehicle. Communicates with teachers, principal, monitors and other officials as needed.• Operates wheelchair lift, and loads and unloads and safely secures passengers confined to wheelchairs, when applicable.• Monitors the activities of Transportation (Bus) Monitors as they relate to their actions with students and the public.• Unwavering belief that all students can be successful.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:• Ability to operate a standard or automatic transmission motor vehicle and foot controls with two feet simultaneously.• Ability to use two-way communication equipment.• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members.• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies.• Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:Education & Experience: WE WILL TRAIN THE RIGHT CANDIDATE• High School diploma or equivalent; 2 years driving experience• Ability to obtain an Arizona Class B Driver's License with air brake, passenger and school bus endorsements• Arizona School Bus Driver Certification• Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements• CPR and First Aid Certification desired